00:00About 40 squatter homes in Sabah's Tawau district were destroyed in an early morning
00:07fire on Monday.
00:08The blaze, which began just before 10 a.m. in Kampung Titingan, spread quickly due to
00:14close proximity of structures and flammable building materials.
00:18The local fire station said firefighters were dispatched to the scene after receiving a
00:23distress call.
00:24They said the rescue team faced difficulties extinguishing the fire due to low water pressure
00:29and shifting winds.
00:31They said firefighters had to use water from their engines, tankers, hydrants and even drains
00:37to put the blaze under control by 11.54 a.m.
00:41The operation ended at 3.19 p.m. after all hazards were cleared.
00:46No injuries were reported and the cause of the incident is under investigation.
00:59our
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