Short circuit suspected in Melaka fire that killed five


A short circuit is believed to be the cause of the fire that resulted in five family members being burned to death in Kampung Berangan Enam, Umbai, Jasin, Melaka on Thursday (Feb 13).

MELAKA: A short circuit is believed to have caused a fire that resulted in the deaths of five family members, including a pregnant woman, in Kampung Berangan Enam, Umbai, Jasin, here on Thursday (Feb 13).

The Melaka Fire and Rescue Department Director Mohd Pisar Aziz told Sinar Harian that the old wiring system might have led to the short circuit, which destroyed the semi-brick and wooden house.

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