00:00A fire engulfed a water village in Tawau on Sunday morning, destroying 80 houses.
00:06Three people suffered breathing difficulties due to smoke inhalation during the blaze at
00:11Kampung Sri Aman, Batu Tiga, Jalan Apas.
00:15The fire and rescue department said they received a distress call at 7.46 am and dispatched
00:2144 firefighters.
00:23It said the fire spread quickly as most of the houses were made of wood.
00:27It said firefighters brought the fire under control by 9.20 am, drawing water from fire
00:33engines and nearby hydrants.
00:35Additional assistance came from the Civil Defence Force, police and Sabah Electricity.
00:41Operations are ongoing with no casualties reported.
00:44The fire victims were being treated by the medics.
00:47Authorities said they are investigating the cause of the fire.
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