12 families left homeless after blaze destroys houses along Jalan Sibiyu in Bintulu

One of the blocks is seen consumed by flames during the fire.
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KUCHING, Nov 20: Twelve families were left homeless after a fire destroyed houses along Jalan Sibiyu in Bintulu today.

According to a report from Sarawak Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba) operations centre, they received a call regarding the incident at 1.38am and deployed firefighters from Bomba Bintulu.

“After their arrival at the location, the operation commander reported that flames has destroyed a block of two-storey house units including another block of a 20-door one-storey house,” it said.

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Firefighters then proceeded to extinguish the fire and manage to control the situation at 3am, which they followed with an overhaul operation to ensure no sources of ignition were left.

A total of 60 individuals were affected by the incident, and no casualties were reported. — DayakDaily

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