{
  "id": 4318618,
  "title": "Early morning fire in Kota Kinabalu squatter area, 39 personnel deployed to contain blaze",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/30/early-morning-fire-in-kota-kinabalu-squatter-area-39-personnel",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-30T00:59:08.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Malay Mail",
    "slug": "malay-mail",
    "url": "https://www.malaymail.com/news/malaysia/2026/08/30/early-morning-fire-in-kota-kinabalu-squatter-area-39-personnel-deployed-to-contain-blaze/233223"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Kota Kinabalu, Aug 30 — An early morning fire erupted in a squatter area of Kampung Numbak, with the exact number of affected houses still undetermined as fire crews continue their efforts to control the blaze. The Sabah Fire and Rescue Department (JBPM) reported receiving an emergency call at 1.40am, prompting the deployment of personnel and a swift arrival at the scene, situated 18 kilometres away, by 1.58am. A total of 39 firefighters from the Kota Kinabalu, Lintas, and Penampang Fire and Rescue Stations (BBP) were dispatched to aid in the firefighting operations. The firefighting technique employed included using two streams and four water jets, with water supplied by the fire engines. Firefighters are presently engaged in ongoing efforts to extinguish the fire, and additional details regarding the incident will be provided as the situation unfolds. No reports of casualties have been received thus far, and the Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM) and other pertinent agencies are supporting the firefighting operations.",
  "summary": "KOTA KINABALU, Aug 30 — A fire broke out at stilt houses in a squatter area in Kampung Numbak here early this morn...",
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "New Straits Times",
        "title": "Two found charred, one missing in fire that destroys 200 homes in Kota Kinabalu",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/30/two-found-charred-one-missing-in-fire-that-destroys-200-homes-in-kota",
        "published": "2026-08-30T00:44:17.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Malay Mail",
        "title": "Early morning fire in Kota Kinabalu squatter area, 39 personnel deployed to contain blaze",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/30/early-morning-fire-in-kota-kinabalu-squatter-area-39-personnel-4319672",
        "published": "2026-08-30T00:59:08.000Z"
      }
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}