A late-night fire damaged about 80% of the Giatmara Kuching building at Taman Budaya, with no casualties reported. The Fire and Rescue Department said it received the call at 11.10pm on Aug 31. Firefighters from Padungan responded, with support from the Batu Lintang and Tabuan Jaya stations. The building measured about 50 by 50 feet. The blaze was brought under control at 12.08am and the operation ended at 1.41am. The cause and total losses remain under investigation. Anyone with classes or business at the centre should confirm the latest arrangement with Giatmara before going there, and keep away from the damaged area.

About 70% of a one-storey Post Office Malaysia building in Bekenu was damaged in a fire on Saturday morning. The Fire and Rescue Department received the emergency call at 8.44am and sent a team from Batu Niah, about 38 kilometres away. Firefighters reached the scene at 9.21am and used a 400-foot hose line with two water jets, drawing water from a nearby river. The 40-by-40-foot building was made safe after the blaze was extinguished and the site was overhauled to check for remaining fire sources. The operation ended at 12.30pm, with police, the Civil Defence Force, Sarawak Energy, postal staff and Rela assisting. The cause of the fire and the estimated losses remain under investigation. Customers who normally use the Bekenu counter should wait for the postal operator’s service arrangement before making a trip, and keep clear of the secured area.

A factory along Semaba Road in Mile 5 was destroyed by fire on Friday evening, while nearby houses were damaged. The Fire and Rescue Department received the emergency call at 5.22pm and reached the scene at 5.35pm. Firefighters from Kota Sentosa, Batu Lintang, Tabuan Jaya and Siburan worked to stop the flames from spreading to a neighbouring factory. The two-storey semi-permanent factory was completely destroyed. Several nearby houses, including workers' quarters, were damaged. The fire was brought under control at 6.40pm. A total of 34 firefighters and officers were deployed. No injuries were reported, and the cause of the fire is still being investigated. Residents near the affected area should keep away from smoke, unstable structures and emergency operations. The cause, total loss and final clearance should be treated as pending until the responding authority confirms them. [image: 1787360685976-semaba-factory-fire.jpeg]

[image: 1786442802657-fire-resized.jpg] A fire broke out at a house in Lorong Foochow 1W, Taman Orchid, Kuching this afternoon, damaging an estimated 70% of the property. According to Bomba, a call was received at 2.15pm today. Firefighters from Tabuan Jaya station were deployed with backup from Batu Lintang and Padungan stations. 21 firefighters and three Fire Rescue Tenders (FRTs) were involved in the operation. The team used four water lines and six nozzles, with 200 feet of hose connected to a fire hydrant. Firefighters also used a defensive technique to establish a firebreak and contain the blaze. The affected permanent-structure house measured approximately 30ft by 60ft. No casualties were reported in the incident. Location: Lorong Foochow 1W, Taman Orchid, Kuching Details: 70% structural damage, fire under control, 21 firefighters deployed Source: DayakDaily What do you think?

A 23-door longhouse in Samalaju was completely destroyed in a fire on Sunday evening. [image: 1785719114352-samalaju_longhouse_fire_20260802.jpg] Source: Bomba / DayakDaily A longhouse at Rumah Padang Batu 37, along Jalan Bintulu-Miri in Samalaju, was razed by fire on Aug 2. The Fire and Rescue Department said it received the emergency call at 4.31pm. Firefighters from the Samalaju station were sent to the scene. When the operations commander arrived, the non-permanent longhouse, measuring about 200 ft by 400 ft, was already fully engulfed. No casualties reported All 125 occupants were reported safe. No victims were involved in the fire. Firefighters brought the blaze under control and carried out overhaul works at the site. Location: Rumah Padang Batu 37, Jalan Bintulu-Miri, Samalaju Details: 23-door longhouse destroyed; 125 occupants safe. Source: DayakDaily What do you think?

A fire gutted 62 doors of a 55-year-old longhouse in Simpang Nu, Batu Niah. [image: 1785557146689-longhouse_20260801.jpg] Source: Sarawak Tribune The Sarawak Fire and Rescue Department said Rumah Panjang Changgai, built in 1971, had 76 doors in total. The non-permanent longhouse had been unoccupied since 2023. No injuries or deaths were reported. Firefighting operation Bomba received the emergency call at 6.24pm on Friday, July 31. Firefighters from Batu Niah, assisted by Lopeng personnel, were sent to the scene. When they arrived, the affected section was already engulfed in flames. The fire was brought under control at 8.15pm, and the operation ended at 12.39am on Aug 1. A total of 19 firefighters, two Fire Rescue Tenders and one Emergency Medical Rescue Services vehicle were involved. Location: Simpang Nu, Batu Niah Details: 62 of 76 longhouse doors destroyed; no casualties reported Source: Sarawak Tribune What do you think?

A 56-year-old fishing boat owner was injured while trying to put out a fire on his own vessel in Miri. [image: 1785459984638-miri_boat_fire_20260731.jpg] The fire happened on Thursday evening at the Sungai Miri jetty area behind Italy Furniture Trading on Jalan Lutong. The Fire and Rescue Department said the emergency call came in at 5.30pm. Teams from Miri Sentral Fire and Rescue Station, with help from Lutong station, reached the scene at 5.42pm. The boat, about 60 feet long and 14 feet wide, was already fully on fire. The owner, Ting Tiew Hing, suffered light burns on his right cheek and right arm while trying to fight the fire before firefighters arrived. His family later took him to hospital. Firefighters used foam to control the blaze. Utusan Borneo reported that about 10,000 litres of diesel were involved, and the operation ended at 10.12pm after overhaul checks. Location: Sungai Miri jetty area, Jalan Lutong Details: Fishing boat destroyed, owner injured, fire stopped from spreading to nearby boats and workers' quarters. Photo: JBPM / Utusan Borneo Source: Utusan Borneo What do you think?

A landfill fire in Lingga has affected about three hectares, with smoke still reported even after firefighters brought the blaze under control. The Fire and Rescue Department said the fire broke out on Sunday, July 26. No casualties were reported. [image: 1785125161458-lingga_landfill_fire.jpg] Source: Bomba / DayakDaily What Bomba reported Firefighters from the Sri Aman station were sent to the scene after receiving the call. The affected area was estimated at about three hectares. By Monday morning, the fire had been brought under control, but it had not been fully extinguished because of the size of the site. Bomba said about two hectares had been extinguished, while smoke was still coming from another area roughly 300 feet away. What made it harder The team had to work with limited open water sources at the scene. They also faced poor mobile network coverage and access challenges linked to ongoing main road construction towards Lingga. Location: Lingga, Sri Aman division Details: About three hectares affected; two hectares extinguished; no casualties reported Source: DayakDaily Landfill fires can drag on because of buried waste and smoke, so nearby residents will probably be watching the clean-up closely. What do you think?

A contractor escaped unharmed after a telecommunications tower caught fire along the Kuching-Samarahan Expressway on Monday evening. [image: 1784595825990-telco-tower-fire.jpg] Source: DayakDaily / Bomba A fire broke out at a telco tower in Kampung Binyu Baru, along the Kuching-Samarahan Expressway, while maintenance work was being carried out. According to the Sarawak Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba), the emergency call came in at 8pm on July 20. Firefighters from Kota Samarahan, assisted by the Tabuan Jaya station, were sent to the scene. Initial information said a male worker was trapped at the top of the tower. He had been working at an estimated height of 100 feet when the fire started. He managed to climb down before firefighters arrived. No injuries were reported. Location: Kampung Binyu Baru, Kuching-Samarahan Expressway Details: Telco tower fire during maintenance work; contractor escaped safely; Bomba responded from Kota Samarahan and Tabuan Jaya. Source: https://dayakdaily.com/contractor-escapes-unharmed-after-telco-tower-fire-in-kota-samarahan/ What do you think?

Two people were treated for breathing difficulties after a chemical storeroom fire at a Kuching hotel on July 17. [image: 1784336641701-kuching-hotel-chemical-fire.jpg] Bomba said the emergency call came in at 5.34pm, and firefighters from Padungan were sent to the scene. The Hazmat team from Tabuan Jaya was also called in because the room stored chemical products. What happened The fire involved an 8ft by 8ft storeroom. Six drums of calcium hypochlorite hydrated mixture were inside, and two were damaged by the fire. The chemical contains chlorine and is commonly used for water treatment. The two victims were treated by Health Ministry medical personnel at the scene. Both were reported stable before being sent to hospital for further treatment. Bomba’s Hazmat team carried out gas detection and stabilised the room with water spray until conditions returned to normal. Source: Bomba via DayakDaily Source: DayakDaily Anyone nearby noticed the response yesterday evening?

[image: 1784196254465-tupong-ulu-fire.jpg] A house fire in Tupong Ulu, Kuching, claimed the life of a 13-year-old girl early this morning. A 14-year-old boy was rescued from the same double-storey terraced house at Lorong 5 Permai Jaya and sent to hospital by ambulance. What happened The Sarawak Fire and Rescue Department said the emergency call came in at 2.23am on Thursday, July 16. Firefighters from Petra Jaya reached the scene about four minutes later, with help from the Tabuan Jaya station. Initial information from the public said two victims were trapped inside the burning house. Firefighters entered the building and brought both victims out. Victims and damage Both victims received initial treatment while waiting for medical personnel. The 13-year-old girl was later pronounced dead by Ministry of Health personnel. The 14-year-old boy was taken to hospital. Bomba said the house, measuring about 20 by 40 feet, was badly damaged. The operation ended at 3.40am. The cause of the fire and total losses are still under investigation. Location: Lorong 5 Permai Jaya, Tupong Ulu, Kuching Details: 13-year-old girl died, 14-year-old boy rescued and sent to hospital Image: The Borneo Post / Bomba Source: The Borneo Post Condolences to the family. Stay safe, Kuching.

[image: 1784077445053-tabuan-workers-quarters-fire.jpg] A fire broke out at workers’ quarters near Tropic City Condominium, Tabuan Heights, Kuching on Tuesday evening, destroying two blocks of temporary accommodation. What happened Bomba said the emergency call came in at 6.52pm on July 14. Firefighters from Tabuan Jaya rushed to the scene, with help from Batu Lintang and Padungan stations. Two blocks, each about 10 feet by 100 feet, were destroyed. A third block was about 30% damaged. Fire stopped from spreading Firefighters used several hose lines to put out the blaze. The Batu Lintang team also created a firebreak from the opposite side, helping stop the flames from reaching nearby homes. No injuries were reported. Overhaul work was still being carried out as of 8.40pm. Hot Score: 26/30 — local Kuching incident, same-day news, clear public safety angle, strong image. Source: DayakDaily What do you think?

[image: 1783915459573-lorong-peace-fire.jpg] A workers' quarters near Chung Hua Middle School in Kuching was destroyed by fire this morning. The Fire and Rescue Department said the call came in at 7.32am on July 13. Firefighters from Padungan were sent to Lorong Peace 3, with teams from Tabuan Jaya and Batu Lintang helping at the scene. What happened The fire involved a 10-room non-permanent structure, about 50ft by 50ft. The building was razed, and two motorcycles were also destroyed. Bomba used three hose lines and water from a fire engine pump plus a nearby hydrant. The operation ended at 9.29am. No casualties were reported. Location: Lorong Peace 3, Kuching Hot Score: 25/30 Source: DayakDaily What do you think?

A fire at an ice cream factory in Demak Laut Industrial Park spread to a neighbouring premises on Friday afternoon. [image: 1783677898926-demak-fire.jpg] Source: Bomba via The Borneo Post What happened The Fire and Rescue Department said the blaze involved a storage area for ice-cream powder before spreading to the rear of the factory and into a second nearby premises. Firefighters from the Tabuan Jaya and Petra Jaya fire stations were sent to the scene after Bomba received a distress call at 12.23pm on July 10. No casualties reported According to the report, no casualties were reported. Factory personnel managed to evacuate safely. The operation was still focused on extinguishing the blaze when the initial report was published. Location: Demak Laut Industrial Park, Kuching Details: Factory storage fire spread to a neighbouring premises; no casualties reported Source: The Borneo Post What do you think?

[image: 1783656355307-baram-longhouse-fire.jpg] Source: The Borneo Post / Bomba A longhouse fire in Baram left 10 residents homeless after five bilik were gutted early this morning. The fire happened at Rumah Hendry Gomes in Kampung Mission, Ulu Teru, Tinjar, Baram. The affected residents included three women and three children. What happened Sarawak Fire and Rescue Department said the distress call came in at about 2am. Firefighters from Lopeng and Lutong were sent to the scene, around 134km away. Because of hilly terrain, narrow roads and rocky access, the teams took more than four hours to reach the location. By the time they arrived, about 95% of the affected units had already been razed. Nearby residents helped fight the fire first using 36 fire extinguishers and buckets of water. No injuries were reported, and the displaced residents are staying with relatives. Initial findings suggest the fire may have been caused by faulty electrical wiring. Location: Kampung Mission, Ulu Teru, Tinjar, Baram Details: Five bilik razed; 10 residents affected; operation ended at 9.35am. Source: The Borneo Post Scary reminder for rural homes, especially wiring and access road issues. What do you think?

A pre-dawn fire in Tabuan Hilir destroyed six homes and damaged a seventh on June 28, leaving 44 residents from six families without a place to stay. The Sarawak Fire and Rescue Department received the call at 3.41am and reached the scene four minutes later. Twenty-eight firefighters from Tabuan Jaya, Padungan and Batu Lintang stations responded with five vehicles. The fire was brought under control at 4.44am and the operation ended at 7.08am. [image: 1782626507371-tabuan-hilir-fire-1.jpg] Photo: DayakDaily Six non-permanent houses were completely destroyed, while another was about 30 per cent damaged. Three motorcycles were also lost. Everyone escaped safely and no injuries or deaths were reported. [image: 1782626507482-tabuan-hilir-fire-2.jpg] Photo: DayakDaily What was confirmed — and what was not The 44 affected residents included children, but the published reports did not provide a public list of the families or an official donation account. The cause of the fire and estimated losses were still under investigation when the reports were published. Anyone wanting to help should verify requests through the village or community leadership, the Welfare Department or another clearly identified organiser before transferring money. Photos and account numbers forwarded without a named coordinator should not be treated as verified appeals. This article records the June 28 incident; it is not a live emergency alert. Location: Tabuan Hilir, Kuching Impact: Six houses destroyed, one damaged; 44 residents affected Casualties: None reported Sources: DayakDaily · The Borneo Post

A massive fire tore through a 21-door longhouse in Bekenu in the early hours of this morning, leaving 136 residents without a home. The Fire and Rescue Department received the distress call at 1:17am. Firefighters from Batu Niah and Miri Central stations rushed to Rumah Nelson Ningkan, Jalan Sungai Saeh, Kampung Labau Bekenu to battle the blaze. The longhouse — a non-permanent wooden structure with individual homes measuring 16×100 square feet — was completely destroyed. It took crews seven hours to contain the fire. Firefighters used four water streams to tackle flames from the front, back, and sides of the building. The operation wrapped up at 8:18am. No injuries or deaths were reported, but all 136 residents have been displaced. Location: Kampung Labau Bekenu, near Miri Details: Non-permanent 21-door longhouse razed; 7-hour firefighting operation; no casualties [image: download] Source: Bomba Source: DayakDaily What do you think?