Chukai: A couple sustained injuries while escaping their burning home in a fire at Kampung Tok Kapor, Binjai, here early today. Chukai Fire and Rescue Station (BBP) chief Mohd Hanif Che Khalid reported that in the 2.45 am incident, Muhammad Haris Kamaruddin, 25, and his wife, known as Miss Hananee, a Thai national, suffered burns to their faces, hands, and legs.

According to BERNAMA News Agency, personnel from the Emergency Medical Rescue Services (EMRS) unit administered treatment to the couple before they were rushed to Kemaman Hospital. Mohd Hanif Che Khalid stated that they received an emergency call at about 2.51 am, which prompted the deployment of 21 officers and personnel from BBP Chukai and BBP Kemaman to the scene. By the time they arrived, the fire was already raging, and all occupants had managed to evacuate on their own.

The fire chief noted that about 50 percent of the house was destroyed. Additionally, a Yamaha RXZ motorcycle was completely burnt, and a Perodua Myvi sustained about 15 percent damage. Firefighters took about half an hour to bring the fire under control and prevent it from spreading further, before the operation concluded at 5.07 am.