(Bintulu, 19th) – A devastating fire broke out near the Kidurong landfill on the afternoon of the 17th, instantly engulfing eight illegal wooden houses and leaving 38 victims homeless, with nothing but the clothes on their backs. This fire occurred at around 2pm yesterday afternoon; fortunately, there were no casualties. As most residents were working at the landfill at the time, they escaped unharmed. According to reports, the seven affected families included 25 adults and 13 children. There was also one family not at home when the incident happened. The Fire and Rescue Department received the alarm at 2:06pm and immediately dispatched personnel from Kidurong and Bintulu fire stations to the scene. By the time they arrived, the blaze had fully consumed the eight wooden houses, with flames soaring skyward and creating a terrifying scene. Firefighters used water from fire engines and water tankers, and after an hour of hard work, managed to bring the fire under control by 3pm. They then carried out cleanup operations to prevent reignition, with the operation formally ending at 4:25pm. Besides firefighters, the police, Civil Defence Force (APM), Bintulu Development Authority (BDA), Natural Resources and Environment Board (NREB), and Trienekens Sdn Bhd were also on-site to assist. Firefighters bravely battle the blaze, putting out the major fire that consumed eight wooden houses near the Kidurong landfill.
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