When a prank goes horribly wrong
A 16‑year‑old Aussie‑style prank turned into a heartbreaking tragedy when a boy named Damin Kansol lost his life in a fire back in Malaysia on Sunday, August 28.
Where the chaos unfolded
- An abandoned toilet 30 km northwest of Kuala Lumpur, at Bandar Puncak Alam.
- Damin was dozing on a sofa facing the toilet’s entrance.
- Two friends, engrossed in mobile games inside, decided to add a bit of “fun” by setting a fire under the sofa.
According to Selangor Fire & Rescue Director Norazam Khamis, the flames quickly rose and smoke filled the cramped space. While the lads broke out, Damin somehow woke up, half‑conscious, and tripped back in.
The grim aftermath
Firefighters found Damin’s charred body after extinguishing the blaze. His remains were handed over to the police for the next steps.
History of prank‑related mishaps
- In 2020, a “Skullbreaker” stunt left several teens hospitalized with serious head injuries.
- In 2017, a two‑year‑old in China fell to death from an 18th‑floor elevator that lacked a guard‑rail, after her older friends left her alone inside.
These incidents remind us that what starts as a joke can quickly spiral into a nightmare—so maybe next time, think twice before lighting a fire solo.
