MIRI, Oct 11 — Three units of a longhouse at Rumah Wani in Ulu Tinjar were completely destroyed in a fire this morning, affecting three families comprising 25 people.
The Sarawak Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba) said it received an emergency call at 8.20am, prompting firefighters from the Lopeng and Batu Niah fire stations to respond to the incident along Jalan Sungai Lansat.
The team arrived at the scene at 11.05am after travelling 135km to reach the longhouse.
“The fire involved three units of a longhouse built with non-permanent materials, namely units four, five and six, covering an estimated area of 54 by 100 feet.
