14 Jan 2021 / 16:45 H.
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LANGKAWI: A forensic probe is already underway on the fire that broke out at a building block of the five-star resort The Andaman, a Luxury Collection Resort, in Jalan Teluk Datai, about 40 kilometres from Kuah town, here.
Fire broke out twice at the block, at 4.04 pm on Tuesday and at 1.13 am on Wednesday. The fire destroyed the block but there were no casualties.
Malaysian Fire and Rescue Department (JBPM) operations director Datuk Nor Hisham Mohammad said the forensic team is being assisted by personnel from the Kedah Fire and Rescue Department.
“Investigations started since yesterday involving experts from JBPM headquarters in Putrajaya who are assisted by Kedah Fire and Rescue Department personnel. Today, besides forensic investigations, the team will also question witnesses.