KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 15 — A nightclub on Jalan Metro Perdana Barat in Kepong here caught fire this morning, sending thick smoke billowing into the sky that could be seen from several kilometres away.

The fire is believed to have broken out at around 11am, according to Chinese-language news outlet Oriental Daily.

The blaze had engulfed the entire building that looks to be two to three storeys tall.

Footage of the fire was shared by Kepong MP Lim Lip Eng on his social media platforms.

Crowds were seen at the scene to watch as smoke continued to pour from the building as firefighters worked to extinguish the still burning building.

At least four fire trucks were seen at the scene in a second video shared by Lim at the time of writing.

The Fire and Rescue Department has yet to comment on the incident, and the cause of the fire and whether there were any casualties have not been confirmed.

This is a developing story.