ALOR STAR – A one-year-old baby was among 18 victims who survived a fire that razed two houses at Jalan Dato Haji Shuib 2, Taman Sri Taman 2, near here today.
Kedah Fire and Rescue Department deputy director, Syufaat Kamaron said they received a distress call at 5.54pm before firefighters from the Alor Star and Jalan Raja fire and rescue stations were rushed to the location.
“Based on the information received, there were 18 victims consisting of adults, children and a baby in the two houses.
“Firefighters managed to rescue nine victims from the first house, which was 95% destroyed. All the victims received initial treatment and were sent to Sultanah Bahiyah Hospital, Alor Setar for shortness of breath,” he said in a statement tonight.
He said the rescue team also removed two more victims from the second house, adding that seven more victims managed to escape.
“Four motorcycles were also destroyed in the fire. The operation ended at 8.15pm,” he added. – Bernama, June 29, 2022
