Fire safety drive: BOMBA targets Chinese schools
KUCHING: Pupils from Chinese kindergartens and primary schools throughout Sarawak will take part in the Children Fire Safety Champion programme. Fire and Rescue Department (BOMBA) Sarawak director Datuk Khirudin Drahman said the programme will be conducted in Mandarin to help the Chinese community to acquire knowledge about fire safety. He said organisers of the programme, […]
Two electrocuted in bizarre fiery incident
TANJUNG MANIS: Two male victims died after they were electrocuted, while a trailer lorry was on fire. The incident took place at Kampung Semalau, and an emergency call was received by Tanjung Manis Bomba station at 9.15am this morning. In a statement, the state Fire and Rescue Operation Centre said a team from the station […]
Speedy actions save school from totally burning
BETONG: Swift actions by teachers and school staff managed to save a primary school here at Jalan Fedrell from being burned down last Tuesday (Aug 16). A total of eight fire extinguishers were put to use to douse off the flames at SJKC Chung Hua Debak before firemen arrived, said the Fire and Rescue Department […]
Three injured in two-vehicle collision
PADAWAN: Three men sustained injuries following a two-vehicle collision along Jalan Landeh, Kampung Landeh today. A spokesman from the Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba) said the accident involving two vehicles travelling in opposite directions, happened around 8.50am. Firemen from Siburan station were promptly despatched to the scene after receiving a distressed call. Upon arriving, the […]
Tanker laden with fuel catches fire
MIRI: A tanker carrying 28,000 litres of diesel and petrol (RON95) caught fire while on its way to Miri from Bintulu late Monday at the Miri-Bintulu coastal road. Fortunately, no one was injured as the 50-year-old driver managed to escape the tanker. The Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba) said the fire started from the left […]
Woman burnt to death in horrific crash
LIMBANG: A woman was burnt to death when the car she was travelling in burst into flames in a crash at Jalan Nanga Medamit on this morning. According to the Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba), the victim was driving a Proton Saga car. Firefighters from the Limbang station rushed to the scene after receiving a […]
12 homeless after fire razes 3 homes
SIBU: Twelve residents were left homeless after a morning fire razed three wooden houses at Lorong Tiong Hua 13 today. A spokesman from the state Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba) said firemen from Sibu and Sungai Merah stations were despatched to the scene after receiving a distress call around 7.05am. Upon arriving, the team found […]
Fire destroys workers’ dorm
PADAWAN: The dormitory room of factory workers at Jalan Kuching-Serian, Mile 10 here was destroyed in a fire last night. The incident, which did not involve any injuries or casualties, happened around 12.10am. Firemen from Siburan station were promptly despatched to the scene after receiving an emergency call regarding a factory fire. Upon arriving, the […]
Suspected Chinese rocket debris found in Sungai Asan Bayu
SIBU: Another metal object thought to be from China’s Long March 5B rocket was discovered last night at Rumah Renyam, Sungai Asan Bayu here. A spokesman from the Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba) said firemen from Bintangor station were despatched to the scene after receiving a call from Lanang police regarding the discovery around 8.50pm. […]
All required to refrain from open burning
KUCHING: Members of the public are reminded not to do open burning during the dry season when the country is experiencing the Southwest Monsoon season. State Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba) Director Datuk Khirudin Drahman said the department together with the Department of Environment (DOE), Sarawak Natural Resources and Environment Board (NREB), Malaysian Meteorological Department […]
