3 families homeless in Padas fire
Published on: Thursday, January 17, 2019
By: Ahmad Apong
BEAUFORT: Three families were made homeless after four houses at Padas Valley, here, went up in flames, Tuesday evening. Beaufort Fire and Rescue Department Chief Mohammad Hasbollah Nenggok said two fire engines and an emergency medical rescue vehicle were dispatched to the scene in the 8.20pm incident.
They arrived at the scene at 8.30pm and found the fire at its peak.
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There was no loss of life.
Mohammad Hasbollah said the department believed short circuit was to blame for the mishap but investigation is still ongoing while loss is being estimated.
Mohammad Nuthiyah admitted the fire started from his home.
“Me, my wife and four children were having dinner when we saw sparks coming from the ceiling,” he said.
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