Two homes destroyed in Penampang fire
Published on: Sat, Jul 19, 2025 Text Size: The fire scene. - Pic by JBPM PENAMPANG: Two homes were completely destroyed in a fire at Jalan Dakata, Kampung Penampang Proper here on Saturday. The District Fire and Rescue team, assisted by personnel from Putatan and Kota Kinabalu stations, brought the situation under control by 5pm, with no casualties reported at press time.
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