A WOMAN died in a fire at a shophouse in Jalan Rahmat, Overseas Union Garden, Kuala Lumpur this morning.

The victim, identified as Chong Lai Ping, 46, was found dead in a room.

A Kuala Lumpur Fire and Rescue Department spokesman said nine firefighters and a fire engine were rushed to the scene when the department was alerted of the incident at 8.43am.

“When the firefighters arrived, the fire had been extinguished by members of the public,” he said, adding that only the kitchen area was affected.

He said about 10% of the shophouse was damaged by the blaze and the cause of death is being investigated. – Bernama, April 30, 2023.