Eight pre-war houses in George Town catch fire

At least 3 pre-war houses were damaged in the fire along Jalan C.Y. Choy in George Town. BERNAMA
At least 3 pre-war houses were damaged in the fire along Jalan C.Y. Choy in George Town. BERNAMA
Firemen on the scene to put out the fire which had razed eight pre-war houses in George Town. Pix by MOHAMMAD MIKAIL ONG.
Firemen on the scene to put out the fire which had razed eight pre-war houses in George Town. Pix by MOHAMMAD MIKAIL ONG.
The fire was brought to control within 30 minutes. Pix by MUHAMMAD MIKAIL ONG.
The fire was brought to control within 30 minutes. Pix by MUHAMMAD MIKAIL ONG.
Eight pre-war houses were damaged in the 11am fire in George Town. Pix courtesy of Fire and Rescue Dept.
Eight pre-war houses were damaged in the 11am fire in George Town. Pix courtesy of Fire and Rescue Dept.
By PHUAH KEN LIN - December 10, 2016 @ 2:56pm

GEORGE TOWN: Eight pre-war houses along Jalan C.Y. Choy here were damaged by fire this morning.

The 11am blaze that started at the back of a residential home spread quickly to neighbouring air conditioning, motorcycle spare parts and mirror repair shops.

Checks showed at least three of the premises were badly damaged in the incident.

The fire was brought under control by 20 firefighters within 30 minutes.

No casualties were reported at Press time but the blaze caused a traffic congestion near Komtar due to road closures that ensued.