KOTA KINABALU: Five houses on stilts were destroyed in a fire at the water village of Kampung Pulau Larapan Hujung in Sabah’s east coast Semporna district on Sunday (May 14).
Semporna Fire and Rescue station chief Abdul Kadir Haalan said they were alerted of the blaze at 12.49pm.“When they reached the scene, they found that the fire was at its height and had already destroyed several houses,” he said when contacted.Abdul Kadir said the team struggled to put out the fire as the houses were wooden and so close to each other.
“Despite that, the team managed to get the fire under control and prevent it from spreading to other houses. "So far, we’ve only counted five houses and a multipurpose hall that were destroyed,” he said, adding no injury or loss of lives was reported. After putting out the fire, he added, the team made one last check before ending the operation at 2.56pm.
Philippines Latest News, Philippines Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Kota Kinabalu airport hit by water cut, airlines told to top up before flying inKOTA KINABALU: A water cut has hit Kota Kinabalu International Airport (KKIA) here on Friday (May 12).
Read more »
Kota Kinabalu International Airport faces water supply disruptionKOTA KINABALU, May 13 ― The water supply problem which is being faced by many areas in Sabah has hit Kota Kinabalu International Airport (KKIA), the main gateway into the...
Read more »
Water disruption: Fill up aircraft before departing for Kota Kinabalu - MAHBIn a statement today, MAHB informed that KKIA is facing a water supply disruption that has also affected other areas in the state. theSun thesundaily MAHB KKIA airport
Read more »
Kota Kinabalu airport water supply restored, Sabah govt orders probeKOTA KINABALU: The state government is investigating why the water supply to the Kota Kinabalu International Airport (KKIA) totally dried out during a scheduled maintenance for a water reservoir tank.
Read more »
Kota Kinabalu International Airport water disruption crucial: MinisterThe Kota Kinabalu International Airport management will address the water supply disruption that it is currently facing. Tourism, Culture and Envionment Minister Datuk Christina has acknowledged the issue and have discussed it with the airport management.
Read more »
Water disruption at Kota Kinabalu International Airport solvedKOTA KINABALU, May 13 — The water disruption at the Kota Kinabalu International Airport (KKIA) has been solved, said State Works Minister Datuk Shahelmey Yahya. He was...
Read more »