Penang JBPM is finalising its investigation into a fatal house fire that killed a woman and child, with evidence to be handed to police.
BUTTERWORTH: The Penang Fire and Rescue Department (JBPM) is finalising its investigation report into a deadly house fire in Teluk Air Tawar.
The fire on Wednesday morning claimed the lives of a woman in her 50s and her five-year-old adopted daughter.
Penang JBPM director Mohamad Shoki Hamzah said the department expects to complete the report, including laboratory test results, soon.
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“We will hand over all evidence, including the forensic fire report and lab results, to the police for further action,” he said.
He added that he could not confirm whether criminal elements were involved at this stage.
The victims, Hayani Yaakob and her daughter Andra, died after being trapped in the burning house.
Her son, Daniel Quyum, in his 20s, was injured by falling debris from the collapsed roof.
Penang police chief Datuk Azizee Ismail said police are awaiting DNA test and autopsy results from Kepala Batas Hospital.
He added that investigations are being coordinated with the fire department, including a review of forensic reports.
Meanwhile, Daniel’s father, Kamarozlan Muhammad, 57, said his son remains in the ICU at Seberang Jaya Hospital following head surgery.
“He asked about his mother as soon as he regained consciousness,” Kamarozlan said.
He added that Daniel’s condition is improving and the family hopes for a full recovery soon. – Bernama
