12 homeless after fire guts three houses
BINTANGOR: Twelve residents were left with nothing but clothes on their back after three wooden houses were razed to the ground in Muara Bunut today (Sept 1). Fortunately, no injuries or casualties were reported in the 9.21 am incident as the residents were not at home during the fire. A spokesman for the Fire and […]
Man succumbed to death after being rescued by firefighters
BINTULU: A fatal collision between a four-wheel drive (4WD) and a lorry claimed the life of a man today (Aug 28), at Jalan Bintulu-Miri. The Bintulu Fire and Rescue Department was alerted about the accident at approximately 1.10 pm. Upon their arrival, the firemen discovered the driver of the 4WD, identified as a 38-year-old Lau […]
Firefighters capture stray crocodile found in drain
SADONG JAYA: A five-foot-long female crocodile was captured after it was found wandering in a drain at Kampung Sungai Buluh here on Tuesday (Aug 27). The presence of the reptile was spotted by a villager behind a house at around 3.55 pm and authorities were alerted for capture assistance. Firefighters from Asajaya station were dispatched […]
Blaze leaves 37 homeless
KUCHING: Today (Aug 27), a morning fire ravaged two wooden houses at Kampung Tabuan Cemerlang, Jalan Setia Raja, leaving thirty-seven individuals homeless. Thankfully, no injuries were reported in the 9 am incident as all occupants managed to evacuate safely. A spokesperson for the Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba) stated that firefighters from Tabuan Jaya and […]
Flood forces 24 residents to relief centre
KANOWIT: Twenty-four people, including six children, were evacuated to a temporary relief centre (PPS) after a longhouse and a private house were inundated by floodwaters today (Aug 23). Sibu Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba) zone chief Andy Alie said firefighters from Kanowit station were dispatched to the Rumah Leo Ng Lipus area after receiving a […]
Teachers, students trapped by flood rescued
SIBU: Sixteen people, including seven students and nine teachers and school staff, were rescued from SJK (C) Yong Shing today (Aug 22) after floods made the main road to Stabau impassable. Andy Alie, the chief of the Sibu Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba), stated that they received an emergency call from a teacher at 3:14 […]
47 evacuated as flash floods hit SK Nanga Bena
KAPIT: A total of 47 people, comprising 33 dormitory students and 14 teachers and school staff, were evacuated to higher grounds following flash floods at SK Nanga Bena, Sungai Sut early this morning (Aug 22). The flash floods that struck SK Nanga Bena caused several buildings and school dormitory to be submerged under roof-level waters. […]
Swift response from firefighters to 3 emergency incidents in one night
KUCHING: A 40-year-old male escaped death when the four-wheel-drive vehicle he drove veered off the road and crashed into a steep roadside ditch along Jalan Kuala Tatau in Kampung Jepak. Bintulu Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba) received a call on the incident at 10.22 pm on Aug 15 and dispatched a team to the scene. […]
Garbage truck fire quickly contained by firefighters
SERIAN: A garbage truck caught fire in Bukit Rasau, along the road to Gedung, Serian today (Aug 15). According to reports, the incident was reported at 2.27pm prompting a dispatch from the Serian Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba) to the scene. Upon arrival, the fire, which affected 20 per cent of the garbage storage area […]
Cultivating a culture of fire prevention
In recent weeks, Sarawak has been struck by a series of tragic events that have resulted in the loss of many lives — fires, drownings, and road accidents have cast a sombre shadow over the community. These incidents prompt a crucial question: despite the continuous efforts of government agencies to promote safety, why do such […]
