Car destroyed in Tuaran blaze
Published on: Sun, Jun 08, 2025 Text Size: Firefighters at the scene. - Pic by JBPM TUARAN: A car was destroyed in a fire incident at Kampung Simpangan, Tuaran, on Saturday evening. The Fire and Rescue Department received the emergency call at 6.58pm and arrived at the scene, about 8 kilometres away, at 7.05pm.
Advertisement A team of firefighters from the District Fire and Rescue Station found a Proton Saga Iswara fully engulfed in flames by the roadside near a house. The team used one hose line with water from the fire engine's tank to extinguish the fire, bringing it under control by 7.15pm. No injuries or casualties were reported, and the operation concluded at 7.40pm after confirming the area was safe. * 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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