KUCHING: The kitchen, dining room as well as a maid’s room in a triple-storey house at Taman Hui Sing, caught fire on Monday night (Apr 17).
Fortunately, no injuries or casualties were reported as a family of seven managed to get out to safety in the 9 pm incident.
A spokesman for the Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba) said firemen from Batu Lintang and Tabuan Jaya stations were promptly despatched to the scene after receiving a distressed call.
Upon arrival, the team found that the fire had damaged a maid’s room downstairs, kitchen and dining room.
Extinguishing works were promptly carried out to prevent the fire from spreading throughout the whole house.
After ensuring that the situation is safe, the team wrapped up the operation and headed back to their stations.
The cause of the fire and losses incurred are still under investigation.
