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Fire causes extensive damage at Jalan Chan Sow Lin recycling factory

A recycling facility in Kuala Lumpur’s Chan Sow Lin district suffered 40 per cent damage in a fire last night, though no casualties were reported

Updated 8 months ago · Published on 01 Feb 2026 1:05PM

Fire causes extensive damage at Jalan Chan Sow Lin recycling factory
The blaze, which engulfed the 50 by 70-foot facility, was brought under control by 9.24pm, with firefighting operations concluding fully at 12.08am - February 1, 2026

A RECYCLING factory on Jalan Emas 1, Jalan Chan Sow Lin in Kuala Lumpur, sustained approximately 40 per cent damage following a fire that broke out late yesterday evening.

The Kuala Lumpur Fire and Rescue Department Operations Centre confirmed that emergency calls were received at 8.05pm, prompting the deployment of 33 personnel and nine fire engines from the Bandar Tun Razak, Pudu, and Hang Tuah fire stations.

The blaze, which engulfed the 50 by 70-foot facility, was brought under control by 9.24pm, with firefighting operations concluding fully at 12.08am.

According to the department, there were no injuries or casualties reported in connection with the incident. - February 1, 2026

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