Driver sustains minor burns as car engine destroyed in blaze on Jalan Bintulu-Miri

The car's engine is completely destroyed by the fire at Batu 27, Jalan Bintulu-Miri on Feb 5, 2025.
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By DayakDaily Team

BINTULU, Feb 5: A driver sustained minor burn injuries after his vehicle caught fire at Batu 27, Jalan Bintulu-Miri today.

The Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba) Bintulu responded to the emergency at 2.31pm and a team of firefighters was deployed to the scene.

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The fire involved a Perodua Alza, and the driver successfully extinguished the blaze using a nearby water source.

During the process, he suffered minor burns to his left hand. The fire completely destroyed the engine of the vehicle.

Firefighters did not engage in firefighting efforts but conducted an assessment and monitored the situation to ensure there were no remaining ignition sources and to confirm the safety of the site.

The cause of the fire and the estimated damages are still under investigation. — DayakDaily

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