Power facility fire in Johor Bahru leaves two workers injured

A fire at a power facility in Johor Bahru has caused widespread disruptions to electricity supply in the area, authorities said. The incident resulted in electrical injuries to two contract workers who were on-site at the time of the incident.

The two contractors are currently in stable condition and undergoing treatment at a local medical facility. Emergency response teams were deployed to the scene following reports of the fire, and efforts to restore power supply to affected areas are underway.

The cause of the fire is under investigation. Authorities have not yet released details on the extent of the damage to the facility or estimates for when full power restoration may be completed.

The blackout has affected residential and commercial areas throughout Johor Bahru, with residents and businesses advised to exercise caution and await updates on service restoration timelines from the power utility.