KUCHING: A devastating fire engulfed a longhouse in Kampung Krusen Siu, Jalan Tebakang in Serian today (July 13).
According to the Fire and Rescue Department of Malaysia (Bomba) Sarawak, the emergency call was received at 12.04pm. Firefighters from the Serian and Siburan Fire and Rescue Stations promptly dispatched to the scene.
The blaze consumed nearly 80 per cent of an eight-door longhouse within the non-permanent, two-storey structure.
Although the fire has been brought under control by 1pm, firefighters continue to work on extinguishing the remaining flames to ensure there was no risk of reignition.
Authorities have yet to determine the number of residents affected by the fire. The cause of the fire and the total damage incurred are currently under investigation.
