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Three killed, one injured in Tambun house fire in Perak
A devastating house fire in Tambun claimed three lives on Friday, including an elderly couple and their grandson. One family member sustained injuries in the blaze that engulfed a two-storey terraced property.
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The fire broke out at a residential address in Tambun, Ipoh, on September 20, according to the Perak Fire and Rescue Department. The incident claimed the lives of an elderly couple and a young family member, while another resident was injured in the incident.
Emergency responders were dispatched to the scene following reports of the fire at the two-storey terraced house. Firefighting teams worked to extinguish the blaze, which had spread through the structure by the time they arrived.
The cause of the fire remains under investigation. The injured family member has been receiving medical treatment following the incident.
The tragedy underscores the dangers of residential fires and the importance of fire safety measures in homes. The Perak Fire and Rescue Department has not released further details regarding the circumstances surrounding the blaze at this time.