Blaze in Likas leaves 150 people homeless


Firemen attempt to bring the fire under control as Kampun Gusung villagers try to rescue belongings.

KOTA KINABALU: More than 150 people were left homeless when a fire destroyed some 30 houses at the Kampung Gusung settlement in Likas, about 8km from the city, late Saturday.

The fire that started at about 8pm spread quickly, destroying the mostly wooden houses at the settlement located adjacent to the state Fisheries Department’s research centre.

Limited time offer:
Just RM5 per month.

Monthly Plan

RM13.90/month
RM5/month

Billed as RM5/month for the 1st 6 months then RM13.90 thereafters.

Annual Plan

RM12.33/month

Billed as RM148.00/year

1 month

Free Trial

For new subscribers only


Cancel anytime. No ads. Auto-renewal. Unlimited access to the web and app. Personalised features. Members rewards.
Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel for breaking news alerts and key updates!

Likas , Sabah , fire , Courts & Crime

   

Next In Nation

KKB polls: Pakatan helped us, time for Umno, Barisan to return favour, says Zahid
Three dead, five severely hurt in Jalan Kuala Krai-Gua Musang accident
MATTA Fair Penang 2024 kicks off with 300 booths
KKB by-election: MACC to run 24-hour operations room until polling day
Over 200 illegals nabbed in Johor raids
Malaysia looking into legal roadmap to improve child protection, says Azalina
We are not subject of MACC investigation, say two of Mahathir's sons
It was a collective decision, says Zahid on settling suit against Muhyiddin
KKB polls: Four-cornered fight for Selangor state seat
Education institutions founded by MCA to collaborate with more Chinese universities

Others Also Read