KUALA LUMPUR: The head of every household affected by the fire at the Sri Johor Flats in Cheras on Sunday (Dec 19) will receive RM1,000 in aid, says Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob.

       "As I announced in Selangor this morning on aid for disaster victims, these fire victims will also get RM1,000 because fire is also a disaster,” the Prime Minister told reporters after visiting the scene of the fire.

       Also present was Federal Territories Minister Datuk Seri Shahidan Kassim.

       Ismail Sabri also said Kuala Lumpur City Hall (DBKL) will provide new houses for the fire victims, who are from eight units on the top floor of the flats.

       "Residents of the third floor and below can move back if their units are found not to be in danger,” he said.

       He said firemen managed to bring the blaze under control but the cause of the fire was still being investigated.

       Eight units on the fourth floor of Block 31 caught fire at about 9.20pm Sunday. - Bernama