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The Star
23-06-2025
- General
- The Star
Fire contained and air quality in Masai at safe level
Fiery task: Firefighters putting out the flames in Jalan Cenderai 27, Taman Kota Puteri. JOHOR BARU: The air quality in Masai is currently safe as most of the flames from a fire, believed to have started at an oil storage facility here, have been put out, says the Johor Department of Environment. Its director Dr Mohd Famey Yusoff said ammonia gas was initially detected when air quality monitoring was done from 8pm on Saturday, but the situation has improved and there is no longer a threat in the area. 'The gas reading was below the Acute Exposure Guideline Level (AEGL-2), meaning it does not pose any serious health risks. 'The gas (ammonia) was detected as the fire was still burning at the time. As of 10am on Sunday, ammonia was no longer detected in the parameters,' he said in a statement. He said the department has been continuously monitoring the air quality levels at four locations, namely SK Seri Kota Puteri, the Fire Control Post in Masai, Makmur Maju Logistics Sdn Bhd and Jalan Cenderai 27, Taman Kota Puteri, where the fire occurred. He added that no volatile organic compounds were found in the location and the department will continue to monitor the situation. Meanwhile, Johor Fire and Rescue Department operations commander Sarhan Akmal Mohamad said firefighting operations in Division One of the burning area were completed at 4am on Saturday. 'There were challenges in extinguishing the flames in Division Two due to the numerous large oil drums obstructing access, making it difficult for firefighters to reach the source of the fire,' he said. He added that 37 firemen from seven fire stations were stationed at the scene on the second day of operations. 'A fireman sustained injuries to his left leg while conducting the operations and has been given medical attention,' said Sarhan Akmal. Flames engulfed five premises, affecting an area approximately 1,000sq m, and destroying 15 vehicles, including tankers, cars and motorcycles. Witnesses reported small explosions taking place as the fire released thick clouds of smoke, making the smog visible even from the Eastern Dispersal Link highway, some 8km away.
The Star
22-06-2025
- Climate
- The Star
Ammonia gas detected in Masai after fire at oil storage facility
JOHOR BARU: The Environment Department (DoE) has detected the presence of ammonia gas in Masai following a massive fire believed to have started at an oil storage facility. State department director Dr Mohd Famey Yusoff said air quality monitoring, which began at 8pm on Saturday (June 21), showed no volatile organic compounds (VOC) at three locations: SK Seri Kota Puteri, the Fire Control Post in Masai, and Makmur Maju Logistics Sdn Bhd. "While no VOCs were detected at any of the monitoring sites, ammonia gas was detected at the Fire Control Post. 'However, the gas level remains below the Acute Exposure Guideline Level (AEGL-2), meaning it does not pose any serious health risks,' he said in a statement. He added that air quality monitoring would continue on Sunday (June 22) as a control and precautionary measure. He said the AEGL readings are believed to be caused by the ongoing fire, which has yet to be fully extinguished, that started on Friday. In the meantime, the Fire and Rescue Department said firefighting operations are ongoing at the site to fully extinguish the flames. Earlier, a total of 34 firemen and nine fire engines were deployed to the Kota Puteri Industrial Area near Taman Megah Ria to tackle the massive fire. Johor Fire and Rescue Department zone one assistant chief Rosfarawadi Ismani Ismail reportedly said the flames had spread to five premises, affecting an area of approximately 1,000 square metres.
New Straits Times
17-05-2025
- New Straits Times
Managing director, factory manager among three nabbed over scheduled waste dumping
JOHOR BARU: A managing director and a factory manager were among three individuals detained during an inspection into the suspected illegal disposal of scheduled waste at the Pasir Gudang Industrial Area on Thursday. Johor Environment Department director Dr Mohd Famey Yusoff said the arrests were made following a complaint lodged by members of the public over the matter. Preliminary investigations showed that the waste had been buried in a bushy area by a facility involved in fuel oil production. "Further investigations uncovered around 16 containers of liquid material containing scheduled waste classified as SW 311, waste oil or oily sludge, stored inside an abandoned warehouse. "Three samples were sent to the Johor State Chemistry Department for analysis," he said in a statement today. He said the arrests of two men and one woman, aged between 28 and 62, were made under Section 37C of the Environmental Quality Act 1974. He said further investigation into the case is being carried out under Section 24(1) and Section 34B(1)(a) of the same act, in relation to land contamination. "The industry is reminded to always comply with the Environmental Quality Act 1974 and its accompanying regulations.
