LAHAD DATU: A fire broke out in Kampung Panji three kilometres from town on Friday, damaging four houses of varying sizes.
The Lahad Datu Fire and Rescue Station received an emergency call at 11.57am and arrived at the scene by 12.02pm to extinguish the blaze.
Operation Commander PBK II Mohammad Akbar Mohambar, reported that the fire involved a non-permanent structure (60’x40′) – 100% destroyed, a permanent house (20’x20′) – 20% damaged, a non-permanent structure (10’x20′) – 5% damaged and a non-permanent structure (10’x10′) – 20% damaged.
Firefighters successfully contained the blaze by 12.32pm and there were no casualties reported. The operation was fully concluded at 1.44pm after ensuring no further hazards remained at the scene.
Cause of the fire is still under investigation. Other agencies involved in the operation were Sabah Electricity, district police, Civil Defence Force and State Water Department. – James Leong
