Megamas Training Company holds fire drill involving the emergency services

Some of the government authorities handling the situation during

the Megamas fire drill

According to a press statement issued by Megamas Training Company Sdn Bhd, the drill started at 9.34am.

It stated that the fire drill was triggered by an explosion in the storage area of the Megamas Training Company building.

People in the building immediately stopped their activities and made their way to the assembly point. The situation was put under control after calls were made to the relevant authorities.

More than 20 firemen were deployed to the scene along with a team of paramedics from Suri Seri Begawan Hospital in Belait.

Traffic police were also there to block entry points to the building and to help control traffic flow.