KUALA LUMPUR: A petrol station worker has earned widespread praise from netizens for his quick thinking and bravery in extinguishing a fire on a motorcycle at the station.
In a post shared by X user @update11111, CCTV footage from a petrol station in Johor shows a family of three. As the father attempts to start the motorcycle, it unexpectedly bursts into flames.
In a panicked effort to put out the fire, the father blows on the flames and tries to smother them with a cloth, but his attempts fail.
Meanwhile, the mother lifts their child and moves to a safe distance, watching from the sidelines.
Thankfully, a vigilant petrol station worker spotted the emergency.
Demonstrating remarkable courage, he quickly grabbed a fire extinguisher and put out the flames.
The video ends with the worker being thanked and hailed as 'Hero Azri' for his quick response.
The post has garnered over 600,000 views and 12,000 likes, with netizens applauding the worker for effectively managing the situation.
User @Fathi_Fatty praised the worker's attentiveness and awareness, even from a distance, and expressed hope that he would receive a well-deserved bonus.
Meanwhile, @CurryKhoo commended the worker's dedication, saying that he is clearly "always alert and ready to act quickly," no matter the task.