Fire damages auto parts store in Tawau
Published on: Monday, June 02, 2025
Published on: Mon, Jun 02, 2025 Text Size: Firefighters at the scene. - Pic by JBPM TAWAU: A fire broke out at a car spare parts storage workshop at Mile 3, Jalan Tawau Lama, early Monday morning, prompting an emergency response from the Fire and Rescue Department. Fifteen firefighters from the Tawau Fire Station arrived at the scene, located 7 kilometres away, within six minutes of receiving the 5.44am distress call, and brought the blaze under control by 5.55am. Half of the non-permanent structure was destroyed, but no casualties were reported and the operation concluded safely at 6.23am. * 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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