Was there a LRT fire at Masjid Jamek station recently?

Was there a real fire involving a LET train at Masjid Jamek recently? 

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Ask the authorities, but you don’t have access. If you do, just alert them that someone is up to some mischief.

Next, download Microsoft Copilot or ChatGPT and ask was there a fire involving a LRT train at Masjid Jamek station recently. 

Lo and behold, the answer is in just within a few seconds! 

There was a small fire at the Masjid Jamek LRT station, but it did not involve the train itself. The incident was confined to the station’s drain area and was quickly extinguished.

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🔍 What Happened at Masjid Jamek LRT Station

• On 3 August 2024, smoke was seen rising from the underground section of the Masjid Jamek LRT station in Kuala Lumpur.

• Rapid KL confirmed that the fire occurred in the drain area of the station, not on the train or tracks.

• The fire was minor and swiftly put out by the operations team.

• Train services were not disrupted and continued as usual Malay Mail +1.

This incident sparked some confusion online due to dramatic images of smoke, but authorities clarified that it was a localised issue within the station infrastructure—not a train malfunction or broader safety threat.