IPOH, May 17 -- A 61-year-old man died in a fire that destroyed his home in Lorong Tebing Tinggi 2, Kampung Tebing Tinggi, early this morning.

According to Bernama, Perak Fire and Rescue Department (JBPM) Operations Division Assistant Director Sabarodzi Nor Ahmad said the victim's charred remains were found in the kitchen.

The department received an emergency call at 2.35am, prompting the dispatch of eight firefighters from the Pasir Putih station to the scene.

As reported by Sinar Harian, the man was believed to have been trapped inside and unable to escape. He had been living in the house with his mother. The Malay daily also stated that an 83-year-old woman was rescued by a neighbour.

"The house was found to be engulfed in flames, ...