| Date | 8 April 1976 |
|---|---|
| Time | 10:30 pm |
| Duration | 30 hours |
| Location | Jalan Campbell, Kuala Lumpur |
| Type | Highrise fire |
| Cause | Electrical short circuit |
| Casualties | |
| 1 | |
| Property damage | 156 shops and 41 offices destroyed |
The Campbell Shopping Complex fire was a disaster in Malaysia which took place on 8 April 1976 at Jalan Campbell (now Jalan Dang Wangi), Kuala Lumpur. The entire shopping complex, including its 20-storey office tower block, was destroyed in a fire.[1] It is the worst fire disaster involving a high-rise building to date in Malaysia, burning for more than 24 hours.[2]
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