Mudon, 8 July

A fire broke out at a rubber factory located on No. 6 Kangyi thadipahtan Road in Myoma Ward-4, Mudon Township, Mon State, at around 1:45 a.m. on 8 July.

The fire reportedly started when a rubber overheated and ignited. Firefighters, led by U Phone Myint Aye, Staff Officer of the Mudon Township Fire Services Department, along with personnel from the Kamawat Fire Station and local residents, responded swiftly. Two fire engines and three water tankers were used to extinguish the blaze, which was brought under control by 2:17 a.m.

The fire destroyed the factory building measuring 15 feet long, 15 feet wide, and 15 feet high and approximately 1,700 pounds of rubber. Fortunately, no injuries to people or animals were reported.— Ramanya (IPRD)

Translated by JT