Kota bharu: Some 110 victims from 29 families, affected by yesterday's fire that razed their homes in Kampung Gok Kapur, here, have been placed at a temporary relief centre at Masjid Mukim Banggol, Jalan Pantai Cahaya Bulan. Kelantan Social Welfare Department (JKM) director Che Samsuzuki Che Noh said the relief centre was opened at 6.30 pm to accommodate the affected victims, with registration completed by 11 pm.

According to BERNAMA News Agency, of the total victims recorded, three were persons with disabilities, involving 29 heads of households. Che Samsuzuki noted that the fire resulted in the complete destruction of 29 houses, marking it as one of the largest fire incidents in Kelantan. He extended condolences to all the victims and expressed hope for their strength and perseverance in facing this ordeal.

Che Samsuzuki highlighted that Kelantan JKM took swift action by distributing emergency aid kits to all victims at the relief centre to meet their basic needs. Assistance through the JKM Welfare Fund would also be distributed to help ease their burden following the loss of their homes and property in the fire. Furthermore, JKM personnel have been stationed at the relief centre to provide counselling services to victims experiencing trauma and stress due to the incident.

Efforts are being made to ensure all the needs of the victims, including food, drink, and child welfare, continue to receive attention. Che Samsuzuki expressed appreciation to government agencies, security forces, volunteers, and members of the public who assisted throughout the evacuation operation and in managing the victims at the relief centre.

A total of 27 houses were destroyed in yesterday's fire in Kampung Gok Kapur, with authorities still investigating the cause of the incident. A fire forensic team is conducting detailed examinations at the scene.