Third victim found near two others in Kota Kinabalu fire
KOTA KINABALU: The third victim who went missing in a fire that destroyed about 200 water village homes in Numbak here was found by firefighters today.
The third victim found in a recent fire that destroyed around 200 homes in Kota Kinabalu's water village areas has been identified as a 4-year-old boy, Mohd Hasrul Abd, along with his 6-year-old sister, Ana Abd, and 8-year-old cousin, Norfadilah Mohd Thajia. The three victims were found charred and missing in the fire, which occurred in the vicinity of Kampung Lok Buta, Kampung Lok Poring, and Kampung Sabang Lama.
Acting Kota Kinabalu Fire and Rescue Station chief, Mohd Hannis Moktar, confirmed the discovery of the third victim, stating that firefighters found the victim while continuing search operations and overhaul work at the fire site. The fire, which broke out early today, destroyed about 200 water village homes in an area measuring approximately 79 meters by 116 meters. The cause of the incident and the extent of losses are still under investigation.
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