The fire that razed 35 houses in Kampung Meruntum, Putatan on Saturday. KOTA KINABALU: A total of 221 Kampung Meruntum villagers in Putatan lost their homes in a blaze that burnt down 35 houses at the coastal village on Saturday (May 15). No injuries were reported among the villagers but three firemen received electric shocks while extinguishing the fire. They were reported to be in stable condition. Some 62 fire victims were temporarily housed at the Serigai multipurpose hall, according to the state Civil Defence Force. The state Fire and Rescue Department are still trying to determine the cause of the fire. A spokesman said a distress call was received at 5.40pm and the firefighting operation started at 5.53pm.