Twenty squatter houses at Wakaf Mek Zainab were destroyed in a blaze early today, leaving 30 people homeless.

Kota Baru Fire and Rescue station chief, Deputy Supt Zaini Bidin said the incident happened around 2.45 am.

She said 26 personnel rushed to the scene following a distress call at 2.52 am and managed to control the blaze in 45 minutes.
“No casualties have been reported. The cause and estimated losses are being investigated,” she said when contacted.

- Bernama