SABAK BERNAM, March 12 — The Selangor Fire and Rescue Department will take precautionary measures by focusing on areas plagued by storms and whirlwinds in the state, especially in Sekinchan.

KUALA LUMPUR, March 13 — Victims of a fire that destroyed at least five houses in Kampung India Settlement in Kampung Pandan here at around 9.45 pm had to flee to the main road to safety.

NIBONG TEBAL, Jan 22 — Firefighters spent over 18 hours to put out afire at a wood factory along Jalan Kerian, Sungai Jawi here that began yesterday evening.

TAWAU, Nov 30 — A labourer fainted while five others suffered breathing difficulties after they were exposed to a gas leak, believed to be chlorine, at a construction site at Pegagau Agriculture Wakuba yesterday.

KUALA LUMPUR, April 4 — A man was found drowned after he fell into a mining pool while fishing in Tasik Kiambang, Serendah, Hulu Selangor, near here today.

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 14 — The search and rescue (SAR) operation to locate a man feared missing in Sungai Pisang, Batu 12, Gombak last Sunday has been extended to an eight-kilometre radius from the scene.

JOHOR BAHRU, Nov 29 — Two men were injured in an explosion believed to have been caused by a cylinder containing natural gas for vehicles (NGV) at a petrol station in Jalan Langkasuka, Dato Onn industrial area here, this afternoon.

KOTA KINABALU, Nov 18  — Two men, believed to be contractors, died of electrocution while repairing street lights in an incident at Bukit Melinsung Apartment, Papar, this morning.

PASIR GUDANG, Oct 24 — A teenage boy was found drowned while on an outing with five friends in Tasik Tiga Beradik, Seri Alam here this morning.

KUCHING, July 8 — The Fire and Rescue Department (JBPM) will increase its assets and personnel to provide assistance if needed, in the aftermath of the recent flooding and water surge phenomenon in Baling, Kedah.

SHAH ALAM, June 24 — Two areas in Klang and Kuala Langat near here have been hit by flash floods following heavy rain for more than two hours since early this morning.

KUALA LUMPUR, June 1 — An army personnel was killed when his motorcycle was run over in a five-vehicle accident at kilometre 44.1 Shah Alam Expressway (Kesas) here, today.

PUTRAJAYA, May 2 — The number of emergency cases involving fire, road accidents and water rescue had dropped to over 40 per cent nationwide, since the movement control order (MCO) was enforced on March 18.