Were there any casualties in the Tawau fire incident?

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No Casualties Reported in Tawau Fire Incident

There were no casualties reported following a fire that destroyed approximately 40 non-permanent squatter houses in Kampung Titingan, Tawau. The Fire and Rescue Department was alerted to the incident at 10:15 am on Monday, with fire crews arriving at the scene eight minutes later.
Firefighters Battled Difficult Conditions

The firefighting operation involved 25 personnel from the Fire and Rescue Department, supplemented by seven members of the Titingan Community Fire Brigade and two from the drone unit. Despite the significant deployment, efforts to control the blaze were hindered by challenges including low water pressure and unpredictable wind conditions.
Support from Multiple Agencies

In addition to the fire department's personnel, the operation received assistance from various other government and utility bodies. The police, Sabah Electricity, the Civil Defence Force, and the Water Department were all present to support the firefighting and subsequent operations.
Blaze Contained and Operations Concluded

The fire, which originated in Kampung Titingan, was successfully brought under control at 11:55 am on Monday. Firefighting and related operations continued until 3:19 pm, at which point the area was declared safe and the emergency response concluded.

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