KUALA LUMPUR, April 19 -- A quick food run turned into a dramatic rescue when two off-duty firefighters saved two trapped women from a sudden blaze at a food court near Masjid Al Falah Felda Sungai Tiang in Pendang, Kedah, yesterday.

According to Harian Metro, Muhammad Athir Maula Esaha and Mohammad Anas Elyas had been at the premises around 5.15pm to buy food while working on tasks for the Kedah state Fire Cadet competition - when flames suddenly erupted from one of the stalls.

What first looked like routine cooking quickly spiralled into chaos after a gas hose came loose, sparking a fast-moving fire.

Within moments, thick flames surged towards the front entrance, blocking the exit, while the stall's cabin door was locked and jammed -...