From Malay Mail · · 1m 10s
Labuan Fire Destroys 26 Workers' Kongsi Quarters
A fire destroyed 26 wooden 'kongsi' quarters in Labuan, affecting over 50 construction workers with no casualties.
In brief
A fire destroyed 26 wooden 'kongsi' quarters in Labuan, affecting over 50 construction workers with no casualties. A fire in Labuan destroyed 26 workers' 'kongsi' quarters, impacting over 50 people with no injuries reported. Originally reported by Malay Mail.
Fire destroys 26 workers' kongsi quarters
A fire destroyed 26 units of a wooden 'kongsi' house occupied by construction workers near Taman Kian Yap in Labuan last night.
No casualties reported
The fire affected an estimated over 50 people with no casualties reported, though the official report had not yet confirmed the exact number.
Fire department response
Labuan Fire and Rescue received an emergency call at 7.13 pm and controlled the fire by 8.04 pm using 17 personnel.
Fire covered one hectare
The fire engulfed two blocks of houses covering an area of one hectare, marking the second incident at the location.
Second fire at same location
Abdul Rahman Ali, Labuan Fire and Rescue director, said the fire was the second reported incident at the location following a similar event many years ago.
What to remember
A fire in Labuan destroyed 26 workers' 'kongsi' quarters, impacting over 50 people with no injuries reported.
