Two men suffer burns in Lahad Datu house fire
Published on: Thursday, June 19, 2025
Published on: Thu, Jun 19, 2025
By: Azmie Lim Text Size: Firefighters at the scene. - Pic by JBPM LAHAD DATU: Two men suffered burns to their hands and feet in a fire that broke out at IJ Silam Villa on Wednesday evening. The victims, aged in their 20s and 40s, were treated at the scene before being transferred to hospital for further care.
Advertisement The Fire and Rescue Department received an emergency call at 7.30pm and dispatched a team with one fire engine, two 4WD vehicles and an EMRS unit. Upon arrival, firefighters found a semi-permanent house measuring 60 feet by 60 feet partially engulfed in flames and worked to extinguish it using a 200-foot hose line. The operation concluded at 9.15pm after confirming there were no further hazards at the site. * 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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