A man in his 30s sustained burns on his legs and hands in a fire that engulfed 13 houses in Kampung Keda Tanjung Dawai, Bedong, earlier today.
Kedah Fire and Rescue Department Senior Superintendent I, Azhar Mohamad, reported that the department received a distress call at 7.28am. The first fire engine arrived at the scene within 25 minutes, at 7.53am.
"A total of 25 firefighters from the Yan Fire and Rescue Station were deployed. They were assisted by teams from Guar Cempedak, Sungai Petani, and nearby volunteer fire brigades," Azhar said in a statement.
The fire had already spread to 13 houses when firefighters arrived. One man, who suffered burns on his legs and hands, was promptly attended to by paramedics and transported to the hospital for further treatment.
Firefighters managed to bring the blaze under control by 8.12am. A fire command post was also set up at Tanjung Dawai to coordinate efforts at the scene.
The cause of the fire and the estimated losses are still under investigation. Authorities have urged the public to stay vigilant and report any fire-related incidents promptly.
Source: FMT
