KANOWIT: A fire gutted a 24-door permanent longhouse near SK Sungai Tuah here early this morning (Nov 9), causing extensive damage to the structure.
The Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba) said it received an emergency call at 1.39am before a team from the Kanowit Fire and Rescue Station (BBP) arrived at the scene at 2.30am.
Bomba Sibu Zone chief Andy Alie said the fire involved a permanent longhouse measuring approximately 430 feet by 100 feet.
“The blaze had destroyed an estimated 80 per cent of the entire structure,” he said.
Despite the extensive damage, no casualties or loss of life were reported in the incident.
The fire was brought under control at 3.53am, while extinguishing and overhaul operations continued.
