RANAU: A farmer lost his farmhouse after the building caught fire at Simpang Kg Nampasan Baru, Jalan Poring, here, early Monday.
Ranau Fire and Rescue Station Chief, PPgB Rantey Fred, said there was no casualty in the 9.16am incident.
He said Fire and Rescue personnel managed to extinguish the fire to prevent it from spreading to a nearby house.
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“Upon arriving at the scene which is located 15km from the station, the semi-permanent farmhouse measuring 50x20ft was already 60pc burnt.
“There operation was carried out using one 300ft stream and two water jets from fire engines,” he said, adding that the cause of fire and estimated losses are still under investigation.
After ensuring there was no further danger, the operation was wrapped up at 10.31am.
He reiterated the call towards the public to be more cautious of fire incidents, especially during dry and windy seasons.
For emergency cases, the public can contact Bomba Ranau at its 24-hour line 088-878779, hotline (019-2449348) or 999.
