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Borneo Post
24-05-2025
- Automotive
- Borneo Post
Workshops damaged, luxury car destroyed in Sibu fire
The workshops engulfed in flames at Jalan Wawasan last night. SIBU (May 24): A fire engulfed two adjoining double-storey workshops at Jalan Wawasan here last night (May 23), severely damaging one of the premises and destroying a luxury vehicle. Sibu Zone 4 Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba) chief Andy Alie said the department received a distress call at 8.29pm. 'The fire is believed to have started at the Gong Yun Enterprise workshop before spreading to the adjacent unit,' he said in a statement, adding that no casualties were reported. The affected units were identified as 9A, Kiing Machinery Trading, and 9B, Gong Yun Enterprise. Andy said workshop 9A, measuring 100 by 40 feet, sustained about 80 per cent damage, while 9B suffered around 20 per cent damage, primarily to its fibre roofing layer. A luxury vehicle parked at the site was completely destroyed in the blaze. Firefighters from the Sungai Merah station responded with an offensive and defensive strategy, deploying two 300-foot hose lines and three water jets supplied by nearby hydrants. They were assisted by personnel from the Sibu Sentral station, bringing the total team to 23 firefighters and four vehicles, including two fire engines (FRT), a Hilux unit, and an Emergency Medical Rescue Services (EMRS) vehicle. Crews managed to prevent the fire from spreading to nearby structures, and the flames were fully extinguished by 11.11pm. The cause of the fire and estimated losses are still under investigation. bomba fire Sibu workshops
Borneo Post
10-05-2025
- Borneo Post
Fire destroys house in Sibu, firecrackers found inside
Firefighters attempting to bring the fire under control. – Bomba photo SIBU (May 10): A semi-detached house at Jalan Apollo Barat here was completely destroyed in a fire earlier this afternoon. Zone 4 Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba) Sibu chief Andy Alie said they received a distress call regarding the incident at 11.06am. 'Upon arrival, firefighters from the Sungai Merah Fire and Rescue Station (BBP) along with backup from BBP Sibu Sentral found that the fire had engulfed a semi-detached permanent structure house, which was already 100 per cent destroyed,' he said in a statement today. According to him, the operation involved 20 personnel and the deployment of two Fire Rescue Tenders (FRT) and a Hilux pickup truck. 'Firefighting operations were carried out immediately to prevent the flames from spreading to nearby properties. 'An inspection also found that firecrackers were being stored inside the house,' Andy added. He said no injuries were reported in the incident, and further investigations are underway to determine the cause of the fire.
Borneo Post
10-05-2025
- Automotive
- Borneo Post
Woman escapes with minor injuries after car crashes into timber lorry near Nanga Lebai
The victim's vehicle became lodged underneath the lorry in the incident. – Bomba photo SIBU (May 10): A woman was fortunate to escape with minor injuries after the car she was driving crashed into a timber lorry at a junction near Rumah (Rh) Jamban, Nanga Lebai, along Jalan Selangau-Sibu on Friday night (May 9). Sibu Zone 4 Fire and Rescue Chief Andy Alie said the Selangau fire station received an emergency call regarding the road accident at 8.36pm. 'A Perodua Bezza had collided with a timber lorry and ended up lodged under the trailer carrying logs. 'There was one victim, a woman aged 46, who was found conscious and only sustained minor injuries,' he said in a statement today. Firemen promptly carried out a size-up and confirmed that the victim was not trapped inside the vehicle. 'She was safely extricated using a stretcher and handed over to paramedics for further medical attention at the Selangau Health Clinic,' Andy said. Firefighters also flushed the area to clear debris and ensure the road was safe for public use. The operation, which involved five firefighters and a Fire Rescue Tender (FRT) vehicle from the Selangau station, concluded at 10.10pm. Personnel from the police and the Ministry of Health were also present at the scene to assist. accident bomba lead lorry
