TAWAU: Fire destroyed a nine-unit block of workers’ houses on Jalan Pengkalan Kalabakan, about 91km from here, Friday.
Tawau Fire and Rescue Station (BBP) Chief Jemishin Ujin said seven firefighters were dispatched after receiving an emergency call at 3.01pm.
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The block of non-permanent housing, measuring 40 x 80 square feet, was completed destroyed.
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“The fire was brought under control by 5.09pm and the operation concluded at 5.47 pm after ensuring the site was safe,” he added.
Advertisement (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});No casualties were reported and the cause of the fire, as well as the loss, were under investigation.
