KOTA KINABALU: A man was hurt after a gas cylinder exploded at his apartment in Penampang.
The 29-year-old sustained over 80% of burns on his body following the 11am incident, Monday (June 8).
Penampang Fire and Rescue Station chief Zeno Tingalan said they received a distress call at around 11.15am.
“We arrived and administered preliminary treatment to the victim before he was taken to the hospital for further treatment,” he said in a statement.
Firemen wrapped up their operations at around 11.35am.
