KUCHING: A wooden house in Lorong 11, Kampung Bintawa Ulu here, was destroyed in a morning fire today (May 15).
Fortunately, no injuries or casualties were reported in the 8am incident.
The Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba) said firefighters from Petra Jaya and Padungan stations were dispatched to the scene following a distress call.
Upon arrival, the house was already engulfed in flames and could not be salvaged. Firefighters used water from a nearby hydrant to douse the fire and prevent it from spreading further.
Two neighbouring houses suffered minor heat damage, but swift action by the team managed to contain the flames and avert a larger disaster.
Overhaul works were conducted to eliminate any potential reignition before the extinguishing operation concluded at 9.24 am.
The cause of the fire and losses incurred are still under investigation.
