04 Apr 2024 | 10:32 AM UTC
Malaysia: Authorities responding to storage fire in Menggatal, Kota Kinabalu, afternoon of April 4
Officials responding to storage fire in Menggatal, Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia, afternoon of April 4. Avoid the area.
Emergency crews are responding to a fire at a Sabah Electricity Sdn Bhd storage facility in Menggatal, Kota Kinabalu, on the afternoon of April 4. Smoke has spread across the area. 20 firefighters are working to control the fire. The cause of the incident and casualty figures remain unclear. Officials are likely to provide updates over the coming hours.
Heightened security is likely to continue near the affected area. Authorities may restrict access to nearby roads to facilitate the movement of emergency vehicles. Officials may also mandate blackouts in the vicinity as a precaution against electrical fires until clearance operations and investigations end.
Avoid the impacted area until authorities give the all-clear. Seek alternative routes and allow additional travel time to nearby destinations. Consider remaining indoors to avoid smoke exposure, especially if you suffer from a respiratory illness such as asthma, or conditions that lead to increased risk from smoke exposure. Eye irritation is possible; flush irritated eyes with copious amounts of clean water. Heed all official advisories, including evacuation orders. Heed all official instructions, including evacuation orders.
