Fire destroys two-storey house in Keningau
Published on: Wed, Jul 30, 2025 Text Size: Firefighters at the scene. - Pic by JBPM KENINGAU: A two-storey semi-permanent house was destroyed in a fire at Kampung Mottou, behind Kolej Geomatika here on Wednesday afternoon. Seventeen firefighters from the District Fire and Rescue Station responded to the emergency call at 2.42pm and brought the situation under control by 3.38pm, with no casualties reported. Firefighting efforts are ongoing to extinguish remaining embers using water from fire engines, hydrants and a nearby drain. * Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel and Telegram for breaking news alerts and key updates! * Do you have access to the Daily Express e-paper and online exclusive news? Check out subscription plans available.
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