The cause of the fire is still being investigated by authorities.
You can walk down to the riverfront and take the path along it.
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Relax Sit on one of the benches around the cave and just take a minute to appreciate the serenity.
Its central location guarantees that no matter what you want to do in Ipoh, it is within walking distance or you can easily find transportation.
You can in this detailed blog about the walk from Tales of a Traveller.