Chukai: Seven double-storey terrace houses in Taman Alam Perdana were damaged in a fire this morning. Chukai Fire and Rescue Station chief Mohamad Hanif Che Khalid reported that they received an emergency call at 7.55 am.
According to BERNAMA News Agency, a team of 25 firefighters and several fire engines were dispatched to the scene. Flames were already spreading through the front and parking areas of several houses by the time they arrived.
Mohamad Hanif Che Khalid stated, “It took about 50 minutes to bring the fire under control using two 300-foot hose lines, water from fire engines, and a nearby hydrant.” He also mentioned that the fire caused damage ranging from five to 85 percent in each affected home.
A man sustained hand injuries and was taken to Kemaman Hospital for treatment. The cause of the fire and estimated losses are still under investigation.