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Three blocks of pre-war Bongawan shops razed
Published on: Wednesday, June 11, 2025
Published on: Wed, Jun 11, 2025
By: Ahmad Apong Text Size: The fire that destroyed Bongawan old shops. BONGAWAN: Several blocks of old shop lots built in 1939 were destroyed in a fire that broke out early Tuesday, also damaging several vehicles. The fire was reported at about 5.30am.
Advertisement Kimanis Fire and Rescue Station (BBP) Chief Nelson Ponji said the station received an emergency call at 5.38am via the MER999 hotline. 'A total of 24 personnel were dispatched to the scene, comprising seven from the Kimanis station, eight from Papar and seven from Beaufort,' he told Daily Express. He said the operation was supported by four police officers and supervised by Papar BBP Chief Rozlan Osman. Firefighting assets mobilised included one LFRT from Kimanis with seven personnel, one FRT from Papar with six personnel, one LFRT from Beaufort with five personnel, one EMRS from Papar with two personnel, one Vigo from Beaufort with two personnel and one Vigo from Papar with one personnel. Nelson said the fire involved three blocks of old two-storey non-permanent shop buildings. 'The first block, consisting of eight shop units measuring 30x80 feet each, was completely destroyed, while the second and third blocks, each with four shop units measuring 30x60 feet per unit, were also gutted,' he said. Firefighters carried out suppression efforts using three 600-foot hose lines with six nozzles, drawing water from both fire engines and nearby hydrants. No casualties were reported. The cause of the fire and estimated losses are still under investigation. * 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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