A MIDNIGHT inferno razed five houses at the Chew Jetty in Weld Quay, George Town, barely 24 hours after some 10,000 people had gathered there to celebrate the Jade Emperor God’s birthday.
No casualties were reported in the 12.50am blaze which was put out some 80 minutes later by a brigade of 45 firemen and 37 voluntary firefighters who came roaring into the scene in at least five fire engines.
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