SIPITANG: A fire destroyed several rental properties and a surau in Kampung Pantai, Jalan Sogip, here on Monday morning, but no casualties were reported.
The blaze, which broke out around 8.19am, involved four blocks, including a house with a shop, a block of 30 rental rooms, a two-unit rental home and a surau.
Firefighters arrived at the scene within minutes and brought the fire under control by 8.32am before fully extinguishing it at 10.45am.
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Authorities confirmed that while the buildings were badly damaged, swift action ensured the safety of residents, and the area was later declared secure.
