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 […]
House damaged after air conditioner catches fire
MIRI: A house in Lorong J/4 Jalan Tudan Phase 2A here was partially damaged, after an air conditioner in the building caught fire last night. Fortunately, no injuries were reported in the incident. The affected house was occupied by a family of four. Firemen from Lutong station were alerted to the incident at 9.59pm. The […]
Hats off to Bomba’s K9 Unit
‘Dogs come into our lives to teach us about love, they depart to teach us about loss. A new dog never replaces an old dog; it merely expands the heart.’ – American novelist, Erica Jong USUALLY, I am not sentimental and do not cry easily. But last Thursday, tears came to my eyes unexpectedly when I […]
Flooding in Kampung Punau being closely monitored
KUCHING: The state Fire and Rescue Department is monitoring water levels in Kampung Punau, Jalan Puncak Borneo after villagers expressed concerns over flooding in the area. Sarawak Fire and Rescue Department operations centre in a statement reported that the Siburan fire station received a distress call on the matter at 5.56pm today (Jan 6). “Firefighters […]
44 homeless in wee-hour blaze
KUCHING: A devastating fire in the early hours left 44 individuals homeless as seven houses were reduced to ashes, while two others sustained 30 per cent damage in Kampung Bintawa Hilir, here. No injuries or fatalities were reported. However, the 1.33 am incident this morning affected 40 adults and four children. A spokesperson for the […]