SITIAWAN: Two sisters were killed when a fire destroyed two adjoining double-storey houses in Kampung Koh here today.

The victims, aged 15 and 18, were trapped inside the houses when the fire broke out.

Perak Fire and Rescue Department director Datuk Sayani Saidon said the department received an emergency call at 9.01am, and firefighters arrived at the scene nine minutes later.

"The blaze also engulfed two Proton Saga cars, a Proton Perdana and a motorcycle.