Fire destroys wooden pallet store in Manggatal
Published on: Fri, Jul 25, 2025 Text Size: The fire scene. - Pic by JBPM MANGGATAL: A fire broke out at a wooden pallet storage area here late Friday afternoon. The Fire and Rescue Department received the alert at 5:06pm and arrived on scene by 5:15pm with support from three stations, including a water tanker from Tuaran. The 20-by-40-foot non-permanent structure was destroyed, but no casualties were reported. Firefighters brought the situation under control within 15 minutes and concluded the operation after confirming the site 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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