Cowshed goes up in fire, no cow casualties
DARO: An afternoon blaze has engulfed a makeshift cowshed in Kampung Badong here yesterday (Jan 18). Fortunately, no casualties were reported among the animals in the 3.47 pm incident. A spokesman for the Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba) said that firemen from Daro station were dispatched to the scene after receiving a distress call. Upon […]
Coal-laden lorry engulfed in flames
SELANGAU: A lorry laden with coal was engulfed in flames along Jalan Selangau-Mukah today (Jan 18). Fortunately, the driver managed to evacuate to safety without sustaining any injuries in the 12.25 pm incident. A spokesman for the Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba) said firemen from Selangau station were dispatched to the scene after receiving a […]
Pick-up and lorry crash injures two
SRI AMAN: A collision between a pick-up truck and a lorry along Jalan Sri Aman-Serian today (Jan 18), resulted in injuries to both the driver and passenger of the pick-up truck. The accident occurring around 12.10pm in front of Puspakom Sri Aman, prompted the dispatch of firefighters from Sri Aman station after they received a […]
Man injured in Lanang road accident
SIBU: An accident involving a four-wheel-drive vehicle along Lanang Road today (Jan 13) resulted in one individual sustaining injury. According to reports by the State Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba), the 1.11am incident led to the immediate deployment of a response team from Sibu fire station. Upon arrival, firefighters found a black Toyota Hilux four-wheel-drive […]
Residents told to be cautious in flood-prone areas amidst persistent rainfall
SIBU: As the rainy season persists, residents residing in low-lying areas prone to flooding are urged to exercise caution and preparedness. Fire and Rescue Department Zone 4 chief Andy Alie highlighted the importance of being proactive, stressed the need for residents to be ready to relocate to designated evacuation centres when advised by the authorities. […]
Parked car partially destroyed in fire
KUCHING: A Perodua Kelisa parked at Taman Flora Indah here, faced extensive damage as it succumbed to a blaze this afternoon (Jan 11). The incident, which occurred at 2.26pm, resulted in the front part of the vehicle being destroyed. Fortunately, no injuries or casualties were reported. A spokesman for the Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba) […]
Top floor of house razed in morning fire
MIRI: The second floor of a two-storey house at Jalan Piasau Utara 6, Taman Piasau, was badly damaged in a morning fire today (Jan 11). Fortunately, no injuries or casualties were reported as a tenant managed to evacuate to safety. A spokesman for the Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba) said that firemen from Miri and […]
Cooperation to ensure fire safety vital
KUCHING: Moving forward, it is hoped that relevant authorities will work together with the public regarding the importance of fire safety. “In order for that to happen, we need to ensure that every household should have one portable fire extinguisher and fire fighting equipment in every business premises are well maintained and in good service […]
Chong to look into firefighting needs following blaze
KUCHING: A grateful Stampin MP Chong Chieng Jen has pledged to look into enhancing the firefighting prowess of the Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba). He said he would be following up on this matter with the department whose personnel fought tooth and nail for about two hours to put out a fire at Mile 7 […]
OKU teen dies in shophouse blaze
KUCHING: The charred remains of a teenage boy with disability were found in a shophouse at Jalan Liu Shan Bang, Mile 7 here which caught fire today (Jan 9). Sarawak Fire and Rescue Department assistant director of operations Henderi Ardimansyah said the remains of 12-year-old Jindra Hiew Zhi Tao were discovered at 5.26pm. “His body […]
