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00:03On April 19th, a fire broke out in the kitchen of a food stall in Felda Sungai Tiang, Pendang.
00:13Two women, including an elderly victim, were trapped by the flames.
00:18Fortunately, among the diners at the food court were two off-duty firefighters who jumped into action.
00:26Bystanders caught it all on camera.
00:28Days later, Kedah Fire and Rescue Department Director Awang Hidzel Awang Bujang
00:33traveled to the Sikh Fire and Rescue Station to recognize their bravery in person.
00:3933-year-old Mohamed Anas Elias and 34-year-old Mohamed Athir Maulamat Esaha
00:45were represented with certificates of appreciation.
00:49Mohamed Anas, who was attached to the Kedah JBPM Operations Center,
00:53said the only thing on their minds was to save the victims first.
00:58Mohamed Athir, meanwhile, urged all business owners, especially food stall operators,
01:04to keep fire extinguishers on hand, as incidents could happen unexpectedly.
01:10Awang Hidzel echoed the call, adding that the department was grateful
01:14both victims were saved without serious injuries.
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