SEREMBAN: Traces of oil believed to be chemical substance and the presence of dead fish in a river near Jalan 14 Mantin near here were discovered this morning. Negri Sembilan Fire and Rescue Department (JBPM) operation assistant director Ahmad Mukhlis Mokhtar said the department was alerted of the incident at 5.35am.
He said 18 firemen and two fire engines, including a team from Hazardous Materials Management Team (HAZMAT), were deployed at the site.
“We discovered that there were traces of oil and we also found dead fish in the river.
“HAZMAT has taken samples from the river, and so far, the PH level is recorded at 5.8,” he said in a statement today.
The Department of Environment (DOE) is also on site to conduct further investigation into the incident.
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