Car fire in Kepayan quickly brought under control

9 Aug 2025 • 10:48 PM MYT
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By: Sabah Publishing House Sdn Bhd

KOTA KINABALU: A car caught fire at Lorong Kepayan Perdana 2, Cyber City, Kepayan, on Saturday evening.

The 5.01pm incident involved a Proton Satria Neo, with about 30 per cent of its engine area damaged.

The fire was brought under control by the vehicle owner using a dry powder extinguisher before the Putatan Fire and Rescue team arrived.

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No injuries were reported, and the operation concluded at 5.32pm.

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