Search for missing angler ends following discussions
BINTULU: The search and rescue (SAR) operation for a local man reported missing while fishing at a riverbank behind a shopping mall at Jalan Tun Razak last Friday (Jan 20), have been completely called off on Tuesday (Jan 24). A spokesman from the Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba) said the four-day operation had been carried […]
Bomba told to upgrade Kalaka fire hydrants
SARATOK: The new leadership of the Saratok Fire and Rescue Station (BBP) is advised to upgrade fire hydrants throughout the Kalaka state constituency area, in addition to drawing up more fire fighting programmes. Assemblyman Kalaka Mohamad Duri described the transfer of Saratok native, Assistant Fire Chief (PPGB) Putra Ila to BBP Saratok to lead the […]
House, car engulfed in morning fire on CNY
SIBU: A semi-detached house and a car along Jalan Yun Chai Lok, Sungai Bidut, were completely destroyed on the first day of the Chinese New Year (Jan 22). In addition, another house next to it was partially damaged in the same incident. Fortunately, 16 tenants from both houses were unharmed, and they managed to escape […]
Missing septuagenarian in Batang Rajang found dead
KAPIT: The body of a 73-year-old man who fell from his boat while crossing Batang Rajang on Thursday was found yesterday (Jan 21). A spokesman for the Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba) said the locals from Rumah Peter Nanga Tau managed to locate Lugom Benbang around 5.35pm. “It was found some 1km downstream from where […]
SAR launched for elderly man feared drowned
KAPIT: A search and rescue (SAR) operation has been launched to locate a septuagenarian feared drowned after he had allegedly fell from his boat while crossing Batang Rajang last night (Jan 19). The victim is identified as 73-year-old Lugom Benbang. A spokesman for the Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba) said firemen from the Kapit station […]
Wandering crocodile caught by firemen
KUCHING: A 10-foot-long crocodile that wandered into Kampung Hilir Tabuan here was rescued by firemen last night (Jan 10). The State Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba) operation centre said firefighters were told about the reptile that was spotted under a house in the village at about 11 pm. “Firemen at the scene then proceeded to […]
Blaze consumes 15-door longhouse
BELAGA: An afternoon inferno has fully devoured a 15-door longhouse block named Block F at Uma Bakah, Sungai Asap yesterday. Aside from that, one door from Block E was slightly damaged in the fire. Fortunately, no injuries or casualties were reported in the 2.20 pm incident as a total of 68 residents managed to get […]
Khirudin lauds media’s contribution
KUCHING: The Sarawak Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba) paid tribute to the media for its contribution tp society. Sarawak Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba) director Datuk Khirudin Drahman said the media has maintained its relevance in spreading news of disasters and initiatives from the State Fire and Rescue Operations Centre (Bomba). “The media has succeeded […]
Fire razes double-storey house
KUCHING: A double-storey house was engulfed in flames, sustaining 70 percent damage, near Desa Moyan here, today. Fortunately, no casualties or injuries were reported. The Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba) received a distress call around 12.48pm, where the operations centre was informed that a house at Lorong Moyan 1C was on fire. Firemen from Petra […]
Family’s home totally destroyed in blaze
SERIAN: A family has lost its home after its one-storey house was razed by flames when they went out. The State Fire and Rescue Operations Centre (Bomba) received a call about a house on fire at 11.14 am this morning. A spokesperson for Bomba said firemen Siburan Bomba station and support from Siburan station were […]
