Female farm worker, 75, found safe
BETONG: A septuagenarian who was reported missing in a forest near Sungai Pengerit in Layar, here was found safe but in a weak state today. Betong fire chief Vincent Baling said in a statement the female victim, Singar Dunggou, 75, who was conscious but in a weak state, was found around 3.15pm. “The fire and […]
Blaze leaves 22 homeless
MIRI: Two wooden houses in Tudan 6 here were destroyed in a blaze this afternoon. It left 22 people comprising two families homeless. Fortunately, there was no report of injuries or casualties. Miri Fire and Rescue Department received a distressed called on the incident at 1.48pm. Zone 6 fire acting fire chief Ahmad Nizam Sapaiee […]
Rescuers save female hiker from Bung Jagoi
BAU: A woman, who was injured while hiking to Bung Jagoi near here yesterday, was rescued by the state Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba). According to the department’s operations centre spokesperson, they were informed of the incident at around 10.28am by the Civil Defence Force (APM). “The 37-year-old woman was conscious when the team arrived […]
2 Nanga Pelagus men missing after boat capsizes
KAPIT: Two men are believed to be missing after their boat capsized at the Pelagus Rapids here last Friday. According to the state Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba) operations centre, the Kapit Fire Station was informed of the incident after receiving a report from the Kapit District Police Headquarters at about 11.35am yesterday. The incident […]
Dialogue on fire prevention
KUCHING: Sarawak United People’s Party (SUPP) Branch Youth chief Lewis Liew Leong Yee has arranged a dialogue with community leaders of Tabuan Jaya together with Tabuan Jaya Fire and Rescue Station chief Mohamad yesterday. Liew, in a statement, said such an activity was mainly to let community leaders bring the problems in their area, especially […]
House damaged 40 pct in blaze
SIBU: A one-storey house caught fire during rush hour this afternoon but was quickly extinguished thanks to the prompt response of firemen. An emergency call was received at 12.14pm regarding a house on fire located at Jalan Sibu-Sarikei, after the Paradom roundabout. The State Fire and Rescue Operation Centre despatched firemen from Sibu Central station […]
Firemen’s quick response saves house
MIRI: Firemen’s quick response saved a house from complete destruction. The State Fire and Rescue Operation Centre (Bomba) received an emergency call at 11.42 pm last night from members of the public regarding the fire. Firemen rushed to the incident located at Kampung Padang Kelulit, Bekenu, about 25 kilometres away from the Batu Niah […]
Four people lucky to escape burning car
SARIKEI: Four people managed to escape a fiery end after their car suddenly burst into flames along Jalan Sarikei-Bintangor on Monday (July 25). The Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba) said firefighters from Sarikei Bomba were despatched to the scene after receiving a distress call around 3.45pm. The car was travelling from Sibu to Saratok, and […]
Four injured in Santubong bridge pile-up
KUCHING: Four people sustained injuries in an accident involving three vehicles at the Santubong bridge, Jalan Sultan Tengah, Petra Jaya here. The Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba) said firefighters from Padungan Bomba responded to a distress call around 7.05am, Tuesday (July 26). The team confirmed that the accident involved two cars and a motorcycle. The […]
House in Kota Samarahan struck by lightning, catches fire
KOTA SAMARAHAN: A double-storey house here in Taman Rafflesia, Jalan Datuk Mohd Musa, caught on fire after its roof was struck by lightning during heavy rain yesterday. A spokesman from the Sarawak Fire Department (Bomba) said they received a distress call from the owner around 5.05pm pertaining to sparks and smoke coming from the roof. […]
