TAWAU: Fire destroyed a two-storey quarters, damaged a car and a motorcycle in Kampung Tanjung Batu Tengah yesterday.
The Tawau Fire and Rescue Station received an emergency call at 7.08 am and arrived at the scene in 11 minutes, covering a distance of 4 kilometres.
The fire completely consumed the wooden structure but fortunately all 11 residents evacuated safely before firefighters arrived. The block contained 16 units—eight on the upper level and eight below.
Firefighters using water supply from fire trucks, tanker and a nearby fire hydrant, succeeded in preventing the flames from spreading to eight adjacent houses.
The blaze was brought under control by 7.46 am, and firemen concluded operations at 10.08 am.
Firefighting operation included 28 firemen, supported by six community firefighters. Personnel from SESB, Civil Defence Force and strict police were also on site. – James Leong
