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Two sisters killed in multi-house fire in Perak
A teenager and her younger sibling have died in a blaze that engulfed two properties in Perak. The victims, aged 18 and 15, were identified following the incident, according to state fire and rescue authorities.
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The fatal fire claimed the lives of two sisters whose ages spanned a critical period of adolescence, with the elder victim at 18 years old and the younger at 15, Perak Fire and Rescue Department director Sayani Saidon confirmed.
The blaze spread across two adjacent houses, creating a significant firefighting challenge for emergency responders who arrived at the scene. The rapid spread of flames across multiple structures complicated rescue and containment efforts.
The incident marks a tragic loss for the family and the local community. Perak's fire and rescue department has not released additional details regarding the cause of the fire or the circumstances surrounding the deaths at this time.
The state fire and rescue department continues to investigate the incident to determine the origin and cause of the blaze.