MELAKA: A heritage building along Jalan Laksamana was gutted in a fire this evening, alarming visitors in the popular tourist area.
The fire broke out about 6pm, prompting firefighters to rush to the scene after receiving an emergency call.
Buletin TV3 reported that the affected premises were about 150 metres from an iconic historic square within the Unesco World Heritage Site.
No official details have been released on casualties, the extent of the damage or the cause of the fire.