TAWAU: A total of 12 semi-permanent houses were destroyed in a fire in Kg Jawa, Jalan Guru around 12.30pm, Thursday.
Tawau Fire and Rescue Station (BBP) chief, Jemishin Ujin said, 20 officers, including members, two machines and three utilities were deployed to the scene after receiving an emergency call at 12.38pm via MERS999.
The Kg Titingan Community Fire Brigade, police, Sabah Electricity Sdn Bhd (SESB) and Water Department also assisted.
According to him, the operation commander, Rastam Keladi reported that the fire involved a total area of one hectare.
They managed to control the fire from spreading at 1.56pm. So far, no casualties or injuries have been reported.
Meanwhile, members of the public worked together to help residents save goods from being destroyed in the fire, including SMK Tawau school students who were still wearing school uniforms.
The village located 3km from BBP Tawau is close to SMK Tawau.
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