Pentas Flora clarifies a fire at its Olak Lempit site did not affect hazardous waste operations, with the cause still under investigation by authorities.
SHAH ALAM: Pentas Flora Group has clarified that a fire at its facility in the Olak Lempit Industrial Area did not involve its scheduled waste recovery operations or any hazardous materials.
In a statement, the company said the affected area was a construction site plot used as a parking area, with future plans for a dedicated parking lot and workshop.
“Upon discovery of the fire, emergency protocols were immediately activated, and the Fire and Rescue Department was deployed to the scene,” the company stated.
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It added that an assessment of damages is ongoing and updates will be provided as soon as possible.
The Royal Malaysia Police and relevant authorities are conducting a thorough investigation, with the cause of the fire yet to be determined.
Pentas Flora said it is cooperating fully with officials to ensure a comprehensive inquiry.
The company also apologised to nearby residents and the local community for the alarm and inconvenience caused.
It affirmed it is treating the matter with utmost seriousness and will release a report once investigations are completed.
Earlier media reports stated firefighters had put out 95% of the blaze involving four premises at the industrial area.
Selangor Fire and Rescue Department assistant director (Operations) Ahmad Mukhlis Mukhtar said the operation was in the overhaul phase, extinguishing small embers.
It was also reported that at least three people were killed, with charred bodies found during a scene inspection. – Bernama
