Workshop, nearby quarters affected in Sandakan fire
Published on: Sun, Aug 10, 2025 Text Size: The fire scene. - Pic by JBPM SANDAKAN: A fire damaged a former heavy machinery workshop along Jalan Pertukangan, Mile 1½ here early Sunday morning. The Fire and Rescue Department received a distress call at 1.35am and arrived at the scene within six minutes.
Advertisement The blaze affected 95 per cent of the 30x60 square-foot workshop and slightly damaged a nearby 30x100 square-foot workers' quarters. No injuries were reported, with the firefighting team using a defensive approach and water from a tanker to bring the situation under control by 2.07am. The operation concluded at 3.11am. * 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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