KUALA LUMPUR, May 17 — A Kuala Lumpur Fire and Rescue Department spokesman has confirmed to Malay Mail that a fire broke out at Mid Valley City this morning.

"The fire involves a TNB substation. We will be releasing a statement shortly,” he said in a brief reply via WhatsApp.

This came after reports emerged on social media of a fire at the popular commercial hub comprising Mid Valley Megamall, The Gardens Mall, three hotels — Cititel Mid Valley, The Boulevard Hotel Kuala Lumpur and The Gardens Hotels and Residences — and several office buildings.

Videos shared on Twitter appeared to show black smoke billowing from the wing that faces Taman Seputeh.

An eyewitness who was driving by confirmed the incident to Malay Mail.

"I passed it just now, and Bomba could be seen hard at work spraying the side of the building,” the eyewitness who asked to remain anonymous said.

Based on a TikTok livestream shared by user @rozeddie, firefighters appeared to have brought the blaze under control at noon.