Myingyan, 14 May

Seven houses were destroyed in a fire in Turonbo Village, Myingyan Township in Mandalay Region, according to the Ministry of Home Affairs.

The fire broke out in a house of woman identified as Ma Myint Oo, 25, at about 00; 40 noon on 11 May. The fire, believed to have started from ember in the kitchen, was completely extinguished by firefighters with the use of five fire engines and four water tankers 20 minutes later.

The blaze consumed seven nearby houses and an investigation into the cause of fire is ongoing by the local police.—MOHA

Translated by Kyaw Htike Soe