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Urgent need for fire extinguishers in homes

In this article, I aim to highlight the importance of portable fire extinguishers in every household and promote fire safety at the community level. It is crucial to understand the significance of this essential safety tool, especially during the critical first minutes of a fire outbreak. I hope to see every home equipped with at […]

Firemen overcome narrow road, shallow water to fight house fire

KUCHING: Firefighters faced challenging conditions today (Jan 3) as they navigated a narrow road to tackle a house fire in Kampung Hulu Sungai Bintawa, Jalan Demak here. Responding swiftly to the incident which occurred around 12.25pm, firemen from Tabuan Jaya and Padungan stations were promptly dispatched to the scene. A spokesman for the Fire and […]

Igniting fire safety in the Bario Highlands

FLYING back from the Bario Highlands after participating in a transformative fire safety programme for highland communities, I could not help but reflect on the profound impact such initiatives have on rural and remote areas. The State Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba Sarawak) had the honour to be a part of a special programme, named […]

Delving into the intricacies of fire investigations

‘The discovery of fire is the discovery of ourselves.’ – Terry Tempest Williams (1955-present); an American author, conservationist, and environmental activist. Williams is known for her writings that explore the connection between the natural world, culture, and human society. FIRE, the primal element that has been with humanity since its earliest days, holds a special […]

Morning blaze leaves 10 homeless

MIRI: Fire early this morning in Kampung Dagang here rendered 10 people homeless as it razed three houses to the ground. Thankfully, no injuries or casualties have been reported. Batu Niah Fire and Rescue department chief Rary Binjie, said that they received an emergency call at 2.31 am. A team from the fire station swiftly […]

Landfill fire erupts in Kampung Jerijeh, Tanjung Manis

SIBU: A fire broke out at a one-acre landfill site in Kampung Jerijeh, Tanjung Manis, here today (Sept 30). Fire and Rescue Department Zone 4 chief Andy Alie said an emergency call regarding the incident was received at around 7.41am. “A team of firefighters from the Tanjung Manis fire station was deployed to the scene, […]

LPG blast kills, injures in Siburan flat

SIBURAN: An explosion of a Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) cylinder on the fourth floor of the RPR apartment at Batu Gong has resulted in one death, while another person was left injured today (Sep 2). According to the state Fire and Rescue Department, after receiving an emergency call at 11.02 am, a team of firefighters […]

Minor damage in factory fire

MIRI: Fire broke out at a glass manufacturing factory here early Saturday morning but fortunately only did minor damage.The Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba) said a team of seven firemen from the Miri Sentral fire station were rushed to scene to the scene at Jalan Prunus, Piasau Utara on being alerted at 6.15am.“On their arrival, […]

Four made homeless in afternoon fire

SIBU: A family of four were made homeless after a fire engulfed their residence in a Ta Ann Plywood employee flat on Wednesday (Aug 23).Fortunately, there were no reported injuries or casualties among the tenants during the incident which occurred at around 2pm.The Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba) dispatched firefighters from the Sungai Merah station […]

Longhouse fire leaves 119 residents homeless

MIRI: A total of 119 residents from Tuai Rumah Ningkan, Lembong Suai were made homeless when fire destroyed their 22-door longhouse on Friday. According to Sarawak Fire and Rescue Department (BOMBA) spokesperson, fortunately, no injuries or casualties were reported in the fire incident. The longhouse has been in existence since the past 31 years. A […]