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PAPAR: A house in Kampung Pengalat Kecil here was badly damaged in a fire on Sunday afternoon, though no injuries were reported.

Firefighters from the Papar station received the emergency call at 2.49pm and arrived at the scene five minutes later.

The blaze involved a semi-permanent house measuring about 40 by 40 feet, with nearly the entire structure affected before it was brought under control at 3.09pm.

Two cars, a Perodua Kelisa and a Perodua Myvi, were partially damaged in the incident, along with a Honda Dash motorcycle.

Nine firefighters, assisted by police and Sabah Electricity staff, carried out defensive firefighting operations using water from a nearby hydrant, concluding the operation at 3.50pm.