Tawau: Thirty semi-detached houses were destroyed in a fire at Lorong Jade 4, Kampung Sri Aman, Jalan Apas here yesterday. Tawau Fire and Rescue Station (BBP) chief Jemishin Ujin said his department received an emergency call at 11.23 pm and 17 personnel were dispatched to the scene seven kilometres away and arrived about 10 minutes later.

According to BERNAMA News Agency, Jemishin Ujin explained that to ensure sufficient water supply throughout the operation, the fire brigade utilized transport pumps and a water relay system from the Fire Rescue Tender (FRT) machinery as well as a Water Tanker. The operation, which was assisted by six personnel each from the Kunak BBP and Kampung Titingan Community Fire Brigade, employed several water jets from fire hydrants and open water sources from the sea.

Jemishin reported that no casualties were recorded and the fire brigade successfully controlled the fire from spreading further, saving approximately 300 houses before the operation concluded at 3.10 am. The cause of the incident and the extent of the losses are currently under investigation.