KOTA KINABALU: A 72-year-old woman, Ng Su Yen, was killed in a house fire at Kg. Mansiang in Menggatal last night.
The fire, which completely destroyed a two-storey house, was reported at 8.27pm.
Lintas and Kota Kinabalu firefighters arrived within minutes and managed to control the blaze by 8.54pm.
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City police chief, ACP Kasim Muda said the body was found near the stairs, pinned under a fallen cabinet on the ground floor.
"She was believed to be living alone. Residents said she had three children, but none lived with her or were known to the community.
"The fire is believed to have started on the upper floor of the house and spread rapidly. The cause is still under investigation, with Sabah Electricity Sdn. Bhd. assisting in the probe," he said in a statement.
Police is seeking public assistance to locate the next of kin of the deceased. Anyone with information is urged to contact Sub Inspector Badrizaman Bin Abdol Rahman at 012-5095773.
The operation ended at 11.30pm. A total of 20 personnel, supported by two fire engines, one EMRS unit and a water tanker, were involved.
