KUCHING: A three-door construction workers’ quarters near Jalan Taman Kopodims was completely engulfed by a fire last night (Mar 10).
No injuries or casualties were reported in the 8.22 pm incident.
Firefighters from Petra Jaya and Padungan stations were promptly deployed to the scene.
Upon arrival, they found that the workers’ quarters were beyond saving. Water to fight the blaze was sourced from a nearby fire hydrant.
It was reported that two of the doors were unoccupied while one was inhabited, although the exact number of affected residents remains undisclosed.
The blaze was brought under control at 9.20 pm.
The operation ended at 9.30 pm. The cause of the fire and losses incurred are still under investigation.
