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Heartbreaking Tragedy In Penang: 14 Pet Dogs Killed In House Blaze

Heartbreaking Tragedy In Penang: 14 Pet Dogs Killed In House Blaze

Everything was burnt to ashes within an hour, says the devastated petdad.

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In a deeply sorrowful incident, a house fire in Tanjung Bungah, Penang claimed the lives of 14 pet dogs, leaving their devastated owner mourning the loss.

A TikTok video of the tragedy, which has since gone viral, captured the heartache of the owner as he recounted the fire and expressed the immense grief of losing his beloved pets.

https://www.tiktok.com/@maheswaranmuthiah/video/7415622269524905234

How Did It Happen?

The fire occurred while the owner and his family were out having dinner, with no one at home to save the dogs.

He speculated that the cause of the fire may have been an electrical short circuit or wiring issue, though the exact cause is still under investigation.

Source: @maheswaran/TikTok

The emotional toll was compounded by the financial loss, with the owner revealing that over RM20,000 in cash and valuables were destroyed in the blaze.

Everything was burnt to ashes within an hour, says the devastated petdad.

It was revealed that while the dogs were not caged, they were trapped inside the burning house, and neighbors were unable to intervene.

Source: @maheswaran/TikTok

Firefighters advised bystanders to stay clear due to the risk of explosions as the fire raged on.

Source: @maheswaran/TikTok

Netizens Share Their Condolences

Many netizens expressed their condolences and shock in the comments of the TikTok video, questioning how such a tragedy could happen.

Support poured in from all corners of social media, with some netizens offering words of comfort, agreeing that material possessions can be replaced but expressing sorrow over the irreplaceable loss of the 14 pets.

Source: @maheswaran/TikTok

Others echoed the sentiment, emphasizing the immense heartache of such a loss and sharing their sadness over the owner’s grief.

One TikTok user asked if there was anything they could do to help, to which the owner responded that he would post an update if assistance was needed.

Source: @maheswaran/TikTok

For now, he said, his focus is on finding a new place to live after the heart-wrenching loss.

The video has sparked an outpouring of sympathy from people across the internet, with many offering support and kind words during this devastating time for the grieving owner.


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