Three Tambun fire victims buried in single grave
IPOH: Three family members who died in a house fire in Taman Desa Tambun were laid to rest in a single grave at the Tambun Muslim Cemetery tonight.
IPOH experienced a somber moment as three family members perished in a house fire at Taman Desa Tambun. Raja Ahmad Raja Ali, aged 70, his wife Zaitun Mohamed, 64, and their 18-year-old grandson, Nik Abdurrahman Azimin Harith Helal, were laid to rest in a single grave at the Tambun Muslim Cemetery. The somber event took place after funeral prayers at Masjid Jamek Al-Amin, attended by approximately 500 worshippers.
Despite light rain, about 300 relatives and friends gathered at the cemetery to bid farewell, showing heartfelt grief.
The tragic incident unfolded around 4am, with the fire originating from the family's two-story terraced house. The fire claimed the lives of two victims who succumbed to fire-related injuries, while the third died due to smoke inhalation. The sole survivor was Raja Ikhwan Hadi Raja Ahmad, 47, the son of the deceased elderly couple. Raja Ahmad's body was discovered in the bathroom on the ground floor, while his wife and grandson were found trapped on the upper floor.
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim, who represents Tambun, extended his condolences through the Tambun Parliamentary Service Centre, providing immediate financial aid of RM5,000 to the bereaved family. The service centre further announced additional support, including assistance for repairs to the fire-damaged house.
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