Fire breaks out at chemical storage facility in Yankin, three firefighters injured

A fire broke out at a chemical storage site at the Science and Research Compound in Yankin Township, Yangon, on the evening of March 26, leaving three firefighters injured, according to official reports.

The incident occurred at around 8:00 pm. within the compound, where chemicals were stored. Due to the nature of the materials involved, firefighters had to use specialized methods to contain the blaze.

“Because chemical substances were burning, water could not be used to extinguish the fire. We had to rely on sandbags and other necessary equipment,” a firefighter at the scene said. He added that three firefighters suffered breathing difficulties and were sent to hospital for treatment.

The Myanmar Fire Services Department (MFSD) reported that it received information about the fire at approximately 8:07 pm. The blaze occurred near Yankin Hospital, along Kabar Aye Pagoda Road, in Ward 7 of Yankin Township.

Fire engines from Yankin and South Okkalapa townships were dispatched to the scene, and the fire was brought under control using a Level 1 response. The fire was successfully extinguished at around 8:49 pm., authorities said.