A serious fire broke out in Tampin on the first day of Hari Raya. A Chinese woman, about 40 years old, was believed did not manage to escape and died in the bedroom.
The fire tragedy happened at about 11:00 this morning at Taman Indah Tampin, a total of 3 houses were caught on fire. Thick cloud of smoke billowed out continuously and the fire was large and intense.
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According to Sinchew, The firetrucks arrived at 11.09 am in the morning after receiving the report at 11.01 am. The firefighters immediately launch their rescue operations and contain the fire.
The fire was controlled at 11:40 am and was extinguished at 12.03 pm. The first house that was caught on fire was burned down by about 50% while the other 2 houses were damaged by 20%.
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The Chinese woman was found to have no signs of life in the bedroom.
However, the fire is still under investigation and the cause may be determined later.
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