Eight Houses Destroyed in Early Morning Fire in Kuala Perlis

A devastating fire ripped through Kampung Seberang Alor in Kuala Perlis early this morning, completely destroying eight residential homes. The blaze caused extensive damage, leaving residents displaced.

The Malaysian Fire and Rescue Department (JBPM) received an emergency call at 3:38 a.m. Seventeen firefighters from the Kuala Perlis Fire and Rescue Station, along with personnel from Kangar, were dispatched to the scene. Their efforts were significantly bolstered by approximately 30 volunteer firefighters from Simpang Empat, Padang Besar, Kuala Perlis, and Pauh, alongside one member from the Auxiliary Fire Service.

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The operation to control the fire was successful, with flames contained by 4:40 a.m. and the fire completely extinguished by 8:13 a.m.

Upon arrival, the firefighting teams found eight houses engulfed in flames. The fire also destroyed one motorcycle. The operation to control the spread of the fire was successful, with flames contained by 4:40 a.m. The fire was completely extinguished by 8:13 a.m.

Fortunately, no injuries were reported among the residents. The forensic team from JBPM is currently on-site, conducting an investigation to determine the cause of the fire and the total extent of the financial losses incurred. The investigation is ongoing.

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The cause of the fire and the total losses are still under investigation.