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BOMBA: JB City Square car park fire did not start from an EV

Malaysia Times desk Original: SoyaCincau↗ 10/7 01:09 X
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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SoyaCincau
Originally published
Oct 6, 2026
Updated here
Oct 6, 2026
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