Mawlamyine Kyun, May 22

A fire broke out at around 7:00 am at a fuel shop owned by U Zaw Myo near Kyaikpi Police Station in Ward No. 4 in Mawlamyine Kyun Township, Ayeyarwady Region.

The fire reportedly started when an overheated plug ignited nearby fuel pipes, damaging gasoline and diesel pipes, fuel pumps, and part of the shop’s steel structure. Losses were estimated at K1.75 million.

Firefighters, auxiliary fire personnel, township authorities, and local villagers extinguished the blaze by 7:30 am. No injuries were reported.

Police have opened a case against the shop owner under Section 285 of the Penal Code for negligence related to fire hazards. —Ye Ko Maung (IPRD)

Translated by JT