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The first evening of Ramadan took a distressing turn for residents in Langkawi when a fire broke out at the SMK Tunku Putra teacher's quarters
According to the New Straits Times, the incident occurred in Padang Matsirat yesterday, 19 February, at approximately 7.45pm, just as residents were finishing their evening meal.
The Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba) received an emergency call at 7.52pm regarding the blaze.
A fire engine from the Padang Matsirat station reached the location within three minutes to find the building and a nearby vehicle alight.
Langkawi Zone 4 Bomba chief Fire Supt Mohd Zamri Abd Ghani Mohd Zamri stated that the Langkawi station provided additional assistance to manage the situation
The fire involved a single-storey semi-detached unit measuring roughly 324m².
While the quarters sustained approximately 20% damage, a Volkswagen Polo parked at the premises was almost entirely lost, with 90% of the vehicle destroyed.
Firefighters managed to bring the flames under control by 8.17pm, preventing further spread to adjacent units.
Following the initial containment, the team performed overhaul works to ensure every source of ignition was extinguished
The entire operation concluded at 10.01pm, and authorities confirmed that no casualties were reported during the incident.
Investigators are currently working to determine the cause of the fire and the total value of the property lost.
