14 residents escape unharmed after two-storey house in Jalan Kin San goes up in flames

Firefighters working to put out the flames engulfing a two-storey house at Jalan Kin San, Sarikei on Dec 21, 2023.
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SARIKEI, Dec 21: Fourteen residents, including elderly individuals and young children from four families, escaped unharmed after their two-storey house at Jalan Kin San was engulfed in flames today.

Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba) Sarawak promptly mobilised a team of firefighters from Sarikei Station upon receiving an emergency call at 1.47pm.

Fortunately, there were no reported casualties.

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All residents, aged from seven to 73, managed to evacuate to a secure location.

The firefighters successfully extinguished the fire by 5.35pm and conducted a thorough sweep to ensure no potential sources of ignition remained before concluding the operation. — DayakDaily

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