Sabah Suria mall fire stops Christmas shopping

People waiting outside the mall as firemen work to put out the fire

KOTA KINABALU: A fire at Suria Sabah mall caused hundreds of Christmas shoppers to practically drop their shopping bags and make a dash for the exit.

The 3pm fire on Monday, which started at the food court on the third floor, triggered the building’s fire alarm which caused panic among the shoppers and staff.