00:01The Sahur for four families in Permatang Karai Besar turned tragic when their homes were destroyed in a fire early
00:08Sunday.
00:09Penang Fire and Rescue Department Operations Division Assistant Director John Sagan Francis said the department received an emergency call at
00:185.06am, and fortunately, no injuries were reported.
00:23The fire involved four houses, with each sustaining about 80% damage.
00:28He said the close proximity of the homes contributed to the rapid spread of flames.
00:34A total of 21 occupants were affected three from the first house, five from the second, seven from the third,
00:41and six from the fourth.
00:43Several vehicles parked outside the houses were also destroyed.
00:46Two sedans and a four-wheel drive belonging to occupants of the second house were about 90% burnt, while
00:53five motorcycles at the fourth house were heavily damaged.
00:57The fire was brought under control at 6am and fully extinguished at 6.56am.
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