KOTA KINABALU: A woman was killed and her husband sustained serious burns when a fire broke out at their petrol sales outlet in Kampung Nangoh, Beluran, early on Friday (June 20).
Beluran district police chief Supt Hasan Majid said police received an emergency call at about 9.40am about a blaze involving a wooden structure used to store and sell petrol.
“Initial investigations suggest the fire is believed to have started at a section of the premises storing flammable materials and spread rapidly,” he said in a statement.
The 58-year-old woman was found charred and pronounced dead at the scene, while her 60-year-old husband suffered burns to 46% of his body, including his arms and face.
He was rushed to Beluran Hospital for treatment, while his wife's remains were sent to Sandakan Hospital for a post-mortem.
A sudden death report has been opened, and investigations are ongoing to determine the exact cause of the fire.
“Beluran police urge all business operators, especially those handling flammable substances, to prioritise safety and adhere to proper guidelines,” he added.
Beluran, located about 300km northeast of Kota Kinabalu, is a rural district in the Sandakan division of Sabah.
