BOMBA: JB City Square car park fire did not start from an EV
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JB City Square car park fire caused by an EV? Bomba says No. The blaze which damaged 11 vehicles is believed to have started from a 4x4.
From the original report
A fire at the basement car park of Johor Bahru City Square on Tuesday sparked speculation online that an electric vehicle ( EV ) was responsible for the incident.
However, the Johor Fire and Rescue Department (BOMBA) has refuted claims that the fire originated from an EV. As reported by BERNAMA , preliminary investigations found that the fire is believed to have started from a 4×4 vehicle.
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- Oct 6, 2026
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