Three children killed as massive Kota Kinabalu fire razes over 200 squatter houses
KOTA KINABALU, Aug 30 — Three children were killed in a fire that swept through more than 200 houses in three vill...
KOTA KINABALU - Three children perished in a devastating fire that engulfed over 200 houses across three villages early this morning, according to the Sabah Fire and Rescue Department (JBPM).
The victims, whose identities have been confirmed, were Nana Abdullah, a four-year-old boy; Mohd Asrul Abdullah, a six-year-old boy; and Nurfarahdilah Mohd Tajihah, an eight-year-old girl.
Officials have stated that the precise count of houses affected and the current condition of the victims is still being verified, promising to provide regular updates as more information becomes available.
The inferno targeted non-permanent stilt houses within a squatter settlement that spans three villages - Kampung Lok Buta, Kampung Lok Poring, and Kampung Sabang Lama. Firefighters made a valiant effort to contain the blaze, averting a potential catastrophe by preventing the flames from spreading to neighboring areas. Overhaul operations continue in the aftermath of the tragedy.
A total of 39 firefighters from the Kota Kinabalu, Lintas, and Penampang Fire and Rescue Stations were mobilized to the scene to carry out the firefighting operations.
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