Sitiawan fire claims lives of two teenage sisters, homes and vehicles gutted in morning inferno
IPOH, Oct 16 — Two sisters were killed after being trapped in a fire that destroyed two adjoining double-storey ho...
IPOH, October 16 — Two teenage sisters lost their lives when a fire engulfed two adjoining double-storey houses in Kampung Koh, near Sitiawan, according to the Perak Fire and Rescue Department. The younger sister was 15 years old and the older sister turned 18 on the same day. The fire department was alerted at 9:01 am and responded promptly, with units from Sitiawan and Seri Manjung fire stations, along with the Pantai Remis Volunteer Fire Brigade, reaching the scene by 9:10 am.
Upon arrival, they discovered that the blaze had consumed two houses measuring 40 feet by 70 feet each, leaving them almost completely destroyed. Tragically, the two sisters were trapped inside and perished in the inferno. The fire also claimed four vehicles and a motorcycle. The fire was brought under control by 10:30 am, and the K9 Special Team was called in to aid in the investigation.
The victims' bodies were transferred to the police and subsequently taken to Teluk Intan Hospital for further procedures.
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