Fire kills 25 at religious school in Kuala Lumpur

Kuala Lumpur [Malaysia], September 14 (ANI): 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 Thursday.

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)

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