Fire kills child, guts shop houses

Fire kills child, guts shop houses

PEKANBARU, Riau: A child was killed by fire which razed 14
shop houses on Friday.

An eyewitness said that the fire started at 9 a.m. and spread
quickly, gutting shop houses, which were made of wood, Antara
reported. While the buildings were on fire, one of the owners,
who had already fled the house, returned to retrieve his
valuables. He was followed by his child, who was then trapped by
the fire and died.

The police are still investigating the cause of the fire.
(sim)