Blaze leaves family of four homeless
DALAT: Four members of a family were left with nothing but the clothes on their back after their single-storey house at Kampung Hilir, here was razed to the ground on yesterday (Nov 20). A spokesman from the Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba) said the incident happened around 6.15 pm. Firemen from the Mukah station and […]
Fire erupts at Tabuan Dayak building under construction
KUCHING: The 12th floor of a building under construction in Tabuan Dayak caught fire this morning (Nov 21). Authorities were quickly alerted of the incident around 10.30am when the building emitted thick black smoke which can be seen all the way from areas near Satok and Petra Jaya. Firemen from Tabuan Jaya, Batu Lintang and […]
Third floor of Kuching shophouse catches fire
KUCHING: The second and third floor caught fire of a shophouse at Jalan Abell here, caught fire earlier tonight. The incident which occured near a local daily headquarters, happened around 8.50pm. Firemen from Padungan and Batu Lintang stations have been deployed to the scene after being informed of the incident. Extinguishing works are still ongoing […]
Two sustain slight injuries while dousing fire
KANOWIT: Two villagers sustained minor injuries while extinguishing a house fire in Kampung Nanga Tada on Thursday (Nov 17). The incident happened around 9.25pm and firemen from Kanowit and Sibu Jaya stations were despatched to the scene. A spokesman from the Fire and Rescue Department (BOMBA) said the fire had caused 25 per cent damages […]
Swift action by driver saves bus from fire
SIBU: A bus driver’s quick action managed to save an express bus from being destroyed in a fire at Sibu Bus Terminal today (Nov 12). A spokesman from the Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba) said they received a distress call around 1.10pm and despatched firemen from Sungai Merah station to the scene. It was reported […]
Video of Lo and Chong over fire incident making its rounds on social media
KUCHING: A video of two candidates contesting in the Stampin seat in the 15th general election (GE15), arguing about water supply during the fire incident at 3rd Mile Maong Bazaar – has been making its rounds on the social media since yesterday. It started with Sarawak Dap chairman Chong Chieng Jen, approaching Gabungan Parti Sarawak […]
Driver escapes unhurt as truck catches fire
MIRI: An oil palm fruit truck driver who was involved in a rear-end collision didn’t think anything of it and proceeded with his journey. However, not long after that the 43-year old driver spotted smoke coming out of the engine compartment, forcing him to pull over by the roadside. No sooner had he stopped than […]
Longhouse resident loses belongings in fire
MIRI: A 76 year-old longhouse resident from Tuai Rumah Apin Suyung, Bakong, lost some of his belongings when fire engulfed an outdoor shed that is used as a storage early this morning. A total of six Iban traditional jars (Tajau Iban) were among items that were destroyed in the incident besides some power equipment, two […]
Storage room at teachers quarters catches fire
KAPIT: A storage room at SMK Kapit No. 2 teachers quarters in Jalan Bleteh here caught fire on Monday (Oct 31). The blaze occurred on the second floor at around 4.40pm and firefighters from the Kapit station were dispatched to the location. The team confirmed that a room, which had been turned into a store, […]
Blaze leaves workers’ lodging in ruins
SIBU: A two-storey workers quarters was razed to the ground. However, its occupants are safe from harm. The State Fire and Rescue Operations Centre (Bomba) received an emergency call about a workers’ lodging was on fire at 1.53pm today. It deployed firefighters from Sungai Merah Bomba station to the incident location at a timber factory […]
