Bomba K9 handler bids tearful adieu to loyal canine companion
SERIAN: Amid the bittersweet backdrop of farewells, a Sarawak Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba) K9 handler confronted the indescribable emotions tied to bidding adieu to his cherished and loyal canine companion. Steven Ambu, 47, could not hold back tears after he placed Cliff, a Cadaver discipline detection dog, in his resting ground at the Serian […]
Missing hunter found dead in river
BINTANGOR: A local man reported missing after failing to return home from hunting in a forest near Rh Saban since New Year’s eve was tragically found dead in Sungai Ipoh on Tuesday. The lifeless body of 49-year-old Luju Jugie was found floating in the river at around 3 pm. A spokesman for the Fire and […]
Swift action by firefighters contains warehouse blaze
SIBU: Swift action by the Sungai Merah Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba) successfully contained a warehouse fire incident that occurred yesterday at Jalan Ding Lik Kong. According to a Bomba report, firefighters received a call at 7.27 am regarding the incident and promptly dispatched the team with assistance from the Sibu Sentral fire station to […]
Good samaritans rescue nine after crash
SELANGAU: Faith in humanity was restored when good samaritans helped to extricate nine individuals after the van they drove lost control and collided with a road barrier along the Jalan Selangau-Sibu yesterday (28 Dec). According to a report by the Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba) a distress call was received at 3.39 pm that prompted […]
Accident claims young life and lorry narrowly escapes fire in separate incidents
KUCHING: A collision between a motorcycle and a scavenger truck at Mile 10 Jalan Kuching-Serian today claimed the life of the 24-year-old motorcyclist. Responding promptly to an urgent call from a local hospital at 6.39 am, the Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba) dispatched the Siburan Emergency Medical Rescue Services (EMRS) to the accident site. Upon […]
Collision leaves four seriously injured
BAU: A collision between a Perodua Axia and a Toyota Vios early this morning at Jalan Siniawan-Bau resulted in four individuals sustaining severe injuries. The Bau Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba) Sarawak swiftly responded to a distress call which it received at 12.09 am on the incident. Upon reaching the scene, rescuers found the 23-year-old […]
One killed, two injured in crash
MIRI: One person was killed while two others were injured following a two-car collision early this morning near Simpang Bakas, Jalan Pan Borneo, Bekenu. According to Batu Niah Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba) station chief Rary Binjie, the collision involved a four-wheel-drive (4WD) vehicle and a compact car. The deceased has been identified as 26-year-old Freddy […]
Double-storey house goes up in smoke
SARIKEI: Fire gutted a double-storey hous.e here at 1.47 pm on Thursday. By the time the Sarikei Fire and Rescue Department reached the house at Kin San Road, the blaze had already completely the structure of the house. The firefighting team had rushed to the scene following an emergency call by the public. Fourteen individuals […]
Households better off with fire extinguisher, smoke detector
KUCHING: The State Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba Sarawak) will continue advocacy and awareness efforts on the importance of each household having a fire extinguisher and smoke detector. Bomba Sarawak director Datuk Khirudin Drahman said only 5.3 per cent of households in Sarawak are equipped with fire extinguishers and only 1.9 per cent have smoke […]
Prioritise safety during water activities these school holidays: Bomba
KUCHING: Parents have been urged to give priority to their children’s safety when the latter are engaged in water activities during the school holidays. State Fire and Rescue Department (Sarawak Bomba) director Datuk Khirudin Drahman said precautions are crucial to prevent untoward incidents during recreational activities at the beach or swimming pool. “Parents are excited […]