Fire Destroys Houses And Rentals In Russey Keo

Phnom Penh: Fire engulfed homes in front of railway tracks in Russey Keo

According to preliminary reports, the blaze destroyed 15 houses and 80 rental units. The cause is believed to have been an exploding cooking gas stove.

Nobody was hurt, and 43 fire trucks were called out.The fire was completely extinguished by 10:30 am.

UPDATE: Later reports say a woman’s body was discovered in a burned room after the fire was put out.

According to the police report, around 160 rooms of 160 families were damaged after the fire spread. PPR