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New Straits Times
2 days ago
- New Straits Times
Fire kills 19 goats, damages vehicles parked near shed in Penang
BAYAN LEPAS: Nineteen goats were killed when a fire broke out at a shed on Lengkok Kampung Jawa this afternoon. Penang Fire and Rescue Department assistant director of operations, John Sagun Francis, said the fire not only claimed the lives of the animals but also damaged several vehicles parked nearby. He said a team was dispatched to the scene after the department was alerted to the incident at 12.58pm. "The fire resulted in about 90 per cent destruction of the shed, which housed goats. "There were 20 goats in the shed, but only one survived the blaze," he said in a statement. He added that no human casualties were reported in the incident. "Several vehicles parked at the location were also damaged. "These included a Honda City, which suffered 30 per cent damage; a Honda Civic, which was 80 per cent damaged and destroyed; a Proton Wira with 30 per cent damage; and a one-tonne lorry, which was nearly completely destroyed with 90 per cent damage." He added that the cause of the fire is still under investigation.
Malay Mail
2 days ago
- General
- Malay Mail
Bayan Lepas blaze kills 19 goats, damages cars and lorry near shed; cause under probe
GEORGE TOWN, June 2 — Nineteen goats were killed when the livestock shed they were placed in caught fire in Kampung Jawa Bayan Lepas here today. Penang Fire and Rescue Department (JBPM) assistant director (Operations) John Sagun Francis said they received an emergency call at 12.58 pm about the fire and that 19 goats placed in the shed died while only one was rescued. He said the fire also affected three cars and a one-tonne lorry parked near the shed, with damage to the vehicles estimated at between 30 and 90 per cent. He added that the nine-man team from the Bayan Baru Fire and Rescue Station took nearly an hour to put out the blaze. The cause of the fire as well as the total losses are still under investigation. — Bernama
The Sun
2 days ago
- The Sun
Firemen rescue two exhausted hikers at Teluk Bahang Forest Park
BALIK PULAU: Two hikers suffering from dehydration and fatigue while climbing a hill at Teluk Bahang Forest Park, here, were rescued by the Fire and Rescue Department (JBPM) personnel yesterday night. Penang JBPM Fire and Rescue Operations assistant director John Sagun Francis said the man and woman, aged 40 and 34 respectively, contacted the department at 6.40 pm, informing them they were feeling weak. 'Firefighters from the Teluk Bahang Fire and Rescue Station were immediately sent to the scene after the victims shared their location via WhatsApp, indicating they were at Station 10 of the Teluk Bahang Forest Park. 'The firefighters hiked to the location and successfully found both individuals in an exhausted state. They were safely brought down to the foot of the hill at 10.51 pm,' he said in a statement. Both victims were later handed over to the medical team for further treatment.
The Sun
2 days ago
- The Sun
Firemen rescue two exhausted hikers
BALIK PULAU: Two hikers suffering from dehydration and fatigue while climbing a hill at Teluk Bahang Forest Park, here, were rescued by the Fire and Rescue Department (JBPM) personnel yesterday night. Penang JBPM Fire and Rescue Operations assistant director John Sagun Francis said the man and woman, aged 40 and 34 respectively, contacted the department at 6.40 pm, informing them they were feeling weak. 'Firefighters from the Teluk Bahang Fire and Rescue Station were immediately sent to the scene after the victims shared their location via WhatsApp, indicating they were at Station 10 of the Teluk Bahang Forest Park. 'The firefighters hiked to the location and successfully found both individuals in an exhausted state. They were safely brought down to the foot of the hill at 10.51 pm,' he said in a statement. Both victims were later handed over to the medical team for further treatment.
New Straits Times
2 days ago
- New Straits Times
Firefighters rescue hikers from Taman Rimba Teluk Bahang
GEORGE TOWN: Firefighters successfully brought two hikers to safety from Taman Rimba Teluk Bahang here tonight, after a 34-year-old woman experienced dehydration and lethargy. Penang Fire and Rescue Department assistant director of operations, John Sagun Francis, said they received a distress call at about 6.40pm. "The female hiker was with a 40-year-old male friend when she began experiencing dehydration and fatigue. "They then called for help and sent their location via WhatsApp, which enabled us to pinpoint their position and plan the rescue operation," he said in a statement. He said firefighters located the two hikers and safely escorted them down the trail. The operation concluded at 10.51pm. He added that the case had been handed over to the police for further action.
