Three houses destroyed, two more damaged in fire

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TAWAU: Three houses were destroyed and two more were damaged in a fire at Tanjung Batu Darat near here yesterday.

Tawau Fire and Rescue Department chief Rudy Fredzek said the fire was spotted by firemen who were patrolling the area at 2.14pm. Upon spotting the fire, the firemen requested for additional support and two more fire engines joined the operation later.

According to Rudy, three fire engines and 17 fire fighters managed to bring the fire under control in less than 30 minutes and saved a number of houses situated nearby. — Bernama