LABUAN — A fire affected 28 rooms in a semi-permanent squatter settlement at Taman Kian Yap on Saturday night, with no casualties reported.
The Labuan Fire and Rescue Department said it received an emergency call at 7.13 pm and dispatched personnel from the Labuan Sentral Fire and Rescue Station, assisted by the Rancha-Rancha Fire and Rescue Station, to the scene, about 3.4 kilometres away.
“Upon arrival, firefighters found two blocks of semi-permanent structures involved in the blaze, each comprising 14 rooms. However, only 14 rooms were occupied,” the spokesperson said.
The fire affected about 80 per cent of the area, covering approximately one hectare.
The spokesperson said the fire was brought under control at 8.04 pm, while the operation ended at 11.02 pm after firefighters ensured there were no further hazards and carried out overhaul work.
A total of 42 firefighters were involved in the operation, supported by three personnel from Sabah Electricity Sdn Bhd (SESB) and five personnel from the Civil Defence Force (APM).
Several vehicles were deployed, including fire engines, an Emergency Medical Rescue Services (EMRS) vehicle and other support vehicles.
