TAWAU, Dec 14 — A total of 30 semi-permanent stilt houses were destroyed in a fire at Lorong Jade 4, Kampung Sri Aman, Jalan Apas here last night.
Tawau Fire and Rescue Station chief Jemishin Ujin said his department received an emergency call at 11.23pm and immediately deployed 17 personnel to the scene, located about seven kilometres from the station, arriving 10 minutes later.
“To ensure an adequate water supply throughout the operation, the fire brigade also used portable pumps and a water relay system from the Fire Rescue Tender (FRT) and water tanker,” he said in a statement today.
He added that the firefighting operation was assisted by six personnel each from the Kunak Fire and Rescue Station and the Kampung Titingan Community Fire Brigade. Fire suppression was carried out using three methods, including water jets from fire hydrants and open water sources from the sea.
Jemishin said no casualties were reported, and firefighters managed to prevent the blaze from spreading, saving about 300 houses. The operation ended at 3.10am.
He said the cause of the fire and the estimated losses are still under investigation. — Bernama
Malay Mail – Malaysia