MIRI: A single-storey wooden house in Kampung 1Malaysia, Lapok Tinjar was reduced to ashes yesterday afternoon.
The fire occurred at around 3.27pm and no injuries were reported as no one was present at the time of the fire.
The Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba) dispatched a team to the scene, located over 100 kilometres from their station in Lopeng.
Upon arrival, they found the house beyond saving and performed the extinguishing deed. The operation was also assisted by Sungai Entulang auxiliary firefighters and Sarawak Energy (SESCO) personnel.
The cause of the fire and losses incurred remains under investigation.
