House, two vehicles destroyed in Kunak fire
Published on: Tue, Jul 01, 2025
By: Ibrahim Tabir Text Size: KUNAK: A single-storey house and two vehicles, a Proton Wira and Proton Waja, were destroyed in a fire at Kg Buang Sayang, Jalan Kunak Jaya on Tuesday morning. Kunak Fire and Rescue Chief Mohamad Omarbatha said they received the emergency call at 8:45am. Eight firefighters led by Operations Commander PBKI Rosman Gari were dispatched to the scene, about six kilometres from the station. The fire was extinguished using a 500-foot hose line with water from the FRT engine and nearby hydrant. The operation ended at 11:40am. No injuries were reported. The cause of the fire and estimated losses are 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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