RANAU: A homestay in Kundasang was damaged due to a landslide that occurred near here, Thursday, highlighting the risk posed by uncontrolled development of such facilities, especially near hilly areas.
Head of Ranau Fire and Rescue Station, PPgB Ridwan bin Mohd Taib, said the incident happened at Syameen’s Homestay Kundasang, here, at about 5.30pm.
Advertisement (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});He said the landslide occurred following continuous heavy rain the whole day in the area.
“We received a call at 5.32pm about the incident and rushed three personnel led by Operation Commander, PBK I KUP Becket Gumat, along with a FRV engine. Also included in the operation were personnel from APM.
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“Fortunately, no victims were reported in the incident. The fire brigade advised the residents in the vicinity to move to a safer place,” he said.
Advertisement (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});According to Ridwan, after ensuring that everything was under control, the operation ended at 6.06pm.
He urged the villagers to remain vigilant.
Advertisement (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});He also advised the villagers here not to hesitate to contact Bomba Ranau’s 24-hour hotline at 088-878779 or dial the emergency line 999 in case of further cracks or landslides.
“Keep important documents in one place (so that) it is easy to bring in case of an emergency, also immediately leave the house and go to a safer place,” he said.
