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Early morning fire destroys workers’ quarters

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Bomba photos show the aftermath of the fire that razed a workers’ quarters to the ground at Jalan Datuk Stephen Yong.

KUCHING: A workers’ quarters along Jalan Datuk Stephen Yong, was razed to the ground in a wee hour fire today (Nov 30).

A spokesman from the Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba) said firemen from Batu Lintang station were deployed to the scene after receiving a distress call around 2.25am.

On arrival, the team found that the quarters measuring 30×40 feet was beyond saving.

They only performed the extinguishing deed using water from their fire engine.

After ensuring that the situation was safe, the team wrapped up the operation at 2.57am and departed back to their station.

No injuries or casualties were reported in the incident as it was understood that two men managed to get to safety.

The cause of the fire is still under investigation.

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