No criminal elements in fire that destroyed 27 houses in Malaysia, police say

Kelantan police have confirmed that no criminal or malicious elements were involved in a fire that destroyed 27 houses in Kampung Cina, Gok Kapur. State Police Chief Datuk Mohd. Yusoff Mamat stated that initial investigations have not uncovered any evidence of foul play or criminal activity.

Further forensic investigations by the Malaysian Fire and Rescue Department (JBPM) are ongoing to determine the exact cause of the blaze. The incident did not result in any reported deaths or injuries. The affected area spanned approximately 2.43 hectares, with the houses being a mix of semi-wood and semi-concrete structures.

Witnesses reported seeing smoke and flames around midday, with the fire spreading rapidly due to the close proximity of the homes. The JBPM received the emergency call at 12:34 p.m. and arrived at the scene six minutes later. The operation to control and extinguish the fire was fully completed by 5:30 p.m. The fire impacted 130 families.