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Double-storey house damaged in morning fire

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The condition of the living room of the house after firefighters put out the blaze.

KUCHING: A double-storey terrace house in Taman BDC here was damaged in a fire around 9.00am yesterday.

The State Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba) dispatched 9 personnel in a fire engine and water tanker from Tabuan Jaya fire station to the scene after being alerted on the incident at 9.12am.

10 personnel in a fire engine and EMRS vehicle from Batu Lintang fire station were also mobilised to provide assistance.

Upon arrival, the firefighters immediately doused the blaze and prevented it from spreading to neighbouring houses.

About 60 per cent of the house was damaged in the incident.

It was said that the fire started from one of the bedrooms located on the first floor of the house and short circuit was believed to be the cause of the fire.

No human casualties were reported and the cause of fire and estimated loss were still under investigation.

 

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