SEMPONA: A two-storey semi-concrete house at Kampung Senallang Hj Amir, here, was about 50 per cent damaged after a fire broke out in the kitchen on the ground floor yesterday.
The Semporna Fire and Rescue Station Control Room received the emergency call at 1.30pm and immediately despatched a firefighting team.
Operations Commander PBK I Mohd Shukri Mohd Hamsah said the team arrived at the scene at 1.42pm and confirmed that a fire had indeed broken out involving a two-storey house measuring 50×60 feet.
“Firefighting operations were carried out using two lines of two jets spanning 200 feet, with water sourced from the fire engine’s tank and a nearby fire hydrant. Assistance from members of the public was also rendered using tap water,” he said.
A total of nine personnel from BBP Semporna were involved in the operation, with assistance from villagers.
The operation was brought under control at 1.52pm, and no casualties were reported in the incident.
After ensuring there were no other dangers at the scene, the operation was fully concluded at 2.13pm. The distance from the station to the scene was approximately 26 kilometres. – James Leong
Semporna firemen battling the fire at Kampung Senallang Haji Amir on Thursday.
