KUALA LUMPUR – Muslims in and around Tasik Titiwangsa could not congregate for their terawih prayers last night when fire destroyed almost 90% of the Ibnu Sina Mosque in Taman Tasik Titiwangsa, on the eve of the fasting month.
A Kuala Lumpur Fire and Rescue Department operations centre spokesman, when contacted, said the centre had received an emergency call at 7.10pm before a team from the Fire and Rescue station was deployed at 7.17pm.
“Three fire engines from the Setapak, Jalan Tun Razak and Hang Tuah fire stations with 21 firefighters were deployed to the scene immediately after receiving the emergency call.
“The fire destroyed 90% of the mosque, including the prayer hall in the mosque,” he said.
The spokesman said the fire was brought under control at 7.27pm and fully doused by 9.36pm.
No one was reported to have been in the mosque during the fire.
Investigations are being carried out to determine the cause of the fire and damages involved. – Bernama, March 23, 2023
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