A SENIOR citizen and her disabled daughter died in a fire in Kampung Air Tarung in Gerik early today.

Perak Fire and Rescue Department director Sayani Saidon said a report of the incident was received by the Gerik Fire and Rescue Station at 7.38am.

He said firefighters, upon arrival at the scene, found that 95% of the hut in an orchard had been razed.

“Two victims – a 76-year-old female victim and her 43-year-old daughter, who was visually impaired – were found burnt to death,” he said in a statement today.

Sayani said the remains of the victims were handed over to the police at 9am for further action. – Bernama, January 1, 2024.