Fire destroys three warehouses, 12 vehicles in Penampang blaze
THREE warehouses storing plastic products and 12 vehicles were completely destroyed in a fire at Mogoputi Industrial Park Phase 2 in Penampang, Sabah last night. The blaze broke out at 10.25pm, destroying all three permanent warehouse blocks, each me...
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 23 — A massive blaze engulfed three warehouse blocks and 12 vehicles in Mogoputi Industrial Park Phase 2 in Penampang, Sabah overnight, according to Sinar Harian. The fire erupted around 10pm local time and was reported by the Penampang Fire and Rescue Station. Chief Zeno Tingalan confirmed that 13 firefighters were dispatched to the scene.
Initially, the caller informed dispatchers that the fire started due to an electrical distribution board malfunction. Upon the firefighters' arrival, they discovered the blaze had consumed three warehouse blocks containing plastic goods, rubber hoses, and paper. Reinforcements from Kota Kinabalu and Putatan fire stations joined the effort to contain the inferno.
After extinguishing the flames, investigators found that 12 vehicles, including vans, four-wheel-drive vehicles, motorcycles, and lorries, were also burned. The entire operation concluded at 6.16am, once the authorities ensured the site was safe and free of hazards.
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