KUCHING: The Malaysian Fire and Rescue Department (BOMBA) effectively quelled a fire that broke out at the Malaysian Scout Association Sarawak Branch building situated on Jalan Batu Lintang.
Upon receiving a distress call at 5.57 am this morning (Feb 6), teams from both the Batu Lintang and Padungan stations were swiftly deployed to address the incident.
“The incident involved a two-story building belonging to the Malaysian Scout Association Sarawak Branch.
“The upper part, a semi-permanent structure, sustained approximately 80 per cent damage. The estimated fire area was 100 square feet by 100 square feet and fortunately, no casualties were reported,” it said.
Implementing the RECEO method, firefighters employed a combination of offensive and defensive tactics to tackle the fire, using two streams of 400 feet each with 4-nozzle water from fire engines and water tankers.
The fire was successfully brought under control at 6.53am and the operation concluded at 8.51am.
The cause of the fire and the total extent of the loss are currently under investigation.
