SIBU, June 17: A fire destroyed the nine-door Rh Gamang longhouse at Jalan Penasu last night (June 16), leaving 38 residents displaced.
The Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba) from Sungai Merah, with assistance from the Sibu Central Station, responded to the emergency at around 7pm.
Initial investigations suggest the fire began in the first unit before rapidly spreading through the entire longhouse.
Firefighters managed to bring the blaze under control using water from a fire engine and a nearby hydrant.
Fortunately, no injuries or casualties were reported in the incident.
The operation concluded after firefighters gathered relevant information and ensured the site was safe. The cause of the fire and the total losses incurred are still under investigation.