A resident looking at the charred remains of his home. — AFP
KUANTAN: At least 48 houses and eight shops were destroyed in a fire at Kampung Baru Cina Karak, Bentong.
However, there were no reports of casualties in the fire which broke out at 9.10pm on Friday, said Pahang Fire and Rescue Department director Wan Mohammad Zaidi Wan Isa.
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A resident looking at the charred remains of his home. — AFP
Reduced to ashes: An aerial view of the aftermath of the fire. — Photo from Bentong Kini FB
Gutted: Firefighters attempting to douse a fire that broke out on Friday night in Karak, destroying at least 48 houses and eight pre-WWII shoplots.
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