SERIAN: An explosion abruptly awakened the school guard of Sekolah Menengah Kebangsaan (SMK) Balai Ringin before realising that the administration block was on fire in the wee hours of Saturday (Jan 8).
The Sarawak Fire Department was immediately alerted after the top floor of the block (teachers’ room) was found destroyed at 3.05am.
Firemen from Serian and Siburan stations were later deployed to the scene, about 30km from Serian fire station, to commence extinguishing works.
Upon arriving, the team proceeded to douse the flames in a defensive and offensive method.
The flames were successfully extinguished and overhaul works followed suit to ensure that there are no fire remnants left.
Fortunately, there were no injuries or casualties reported in the inferno.
The cause of the fire and losses incurred is still under investigation.
