One hurt after fire engulfs 13 houses

SUNGAI PETANI: A man in his 30s sustained burns on his legs and hands in a fire that engulfed 13 houses in Kampung Keda Tanjung Dawai, Bedong.

Kedah Fire and Rescue Department Senior Fire Supt I Azhar Mohamad said they received a distress call at 7.28am yesterday, and the first fire engine arrived at the scene at 7.53am.

“A total of 25 firefighters from the Yan Fire and Rescue Station were deployed, assisted by teams from Guar Cempedak, Sungai Petani and nearby volunteer fire brigades.

“Upon arrival, it was confirmed that the fire involved 13 houses, and one man in his 30s sustained burns on his legs and hands,” he said in a statement, Bernama reported.

He added that the injured victim was taken to the hospital by medics.