How many tahfiz schools have caught fire since 2015?

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Over 240 Tahfiz School Fires Recorded Since 2015

Between 2015 and 2017, a total of 211 fires were recorded at tahfiz schools nationwide, according to data from the Fire and Rescue Department. This figure, combined with specific incidents reported outside of this general statistic but within the requested timeframe, indicates a higher overall number of fires affecting these institutions. For instance, the first three months of 2017 alone saw 30 reported cases.
Statistics from 2015 to 2017

The Fire and Rescue Department documented 211 fires in tahfiz schools across Malaysia from 2015 to 2017. This period also saw a concerning trend in the early part of 2017, with 30 fires reported in just the first three months, resulting in losses estimated at RM1.4 million.
Specific Incidents in 2017

Several tahfiz schools experienced fires in 2017. These include Tahfiz Al-Taqwa in Baling on August 6, Maahad Tahfiz Al Baraqah in Sepang on July 29 where two hostel blocks were destroyed, Mahaad Tahfiz Al-Quran Al-Ismailiah Mukim Lalang in Pasir Mas on April 30, and Pusat Pendidikan Islam An-Nuur in Kuantan on January 17, which suffered RM400,000 in damages.
Earlier Fires Documented

Prior to 2017, fires also affected tahfiz schools. In 2016, Madrasah Tahfiz Al-Quran Raudhatul Ulum in Butterworth had its hostel destroyed on May 11, and Maahad Tahfiz Darul Itqan Al-Muhammadi in Sabak Bernam experienced a fire on March 7, damaging about 70 per cent of the building. Further back, Madrasah Baitul Hamdi in Alor Gajah had its female hostel gutted on July 6, 2014, and Maahad Tahfiz Al-Barakah in Sungai Petani suffered a fire on June 15, 2013, which tragically resulted in a fatality.

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