Houses, shops razed in Karak fire

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.