World · Malaysia Bureau
Fire breaks out at Ipoh hospital children's ward, quickly contained
Staff at Raja Permaisuri Bainun Hospital in Ipoh rapidly extinguished a fire in the paediatric ward on Sunday. No injuries were reported in the incident.
LSN Malaysia ·
A fire broke out in the children's ward at Raja Permaisuri Bainun Hospital (HRPB) in Ipoh on September 8, but was swiftly brought under control by hospital personnel before emergency services could fully mobilize.
The prompt response by staff members prevented the blaze from spreading to other areas of the facility. Hospital management confirmed that no patients or staff members sustained injuries during the incident.
Details regarding the exact cause of the fire and the extent of any damage to equipment or furnishings in the ward remain under investigation. The hospital's emergency protocols were activated immediately upon discovery of the fire.
Raja Permaisuri Bainun Hospital serves as a key medical facility for Perak and surrounding regions. The incident has since been resolved, with normal operations resuming in the affected ward.