Malaysia: Fire kills 25 at religious school in Kuala Lumpur
News Agencies
| Updated on: 14 September 2017, 9:10 IST
At least 23 students and two wardens were left dead after a massive fire broke out at a religious school, Pusat Tahfiz Darul Quran Ittifaqiyah, at Jalan Keramat Ujung in Myanmar, on 14 September.
The Kuala Lumpur Fire and Rescue Department spokesman said that six students and a member of the public were injured in the incident, The Malaysian Times reported.
The topmost floor of the three-storey building was still burning during the call (azan) of the morning prayer, according to videos made by onlookers.
Further details are awaited.
-ANI
