KUCHING, Oct 11: A 35-year-old woman was found burnt to death in a house fire at Jalan Taman Kim Pang here this afternoon.

The single-storey semi-permanent house, measuring about 40 by 30 feet, was completely destroyed in the blaze.

According to the Sarawak Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba), it received an emergency call at 3.57pm and arrived at the scene at 4.15pm.

Upon arrival, firefighters were informed that a woman was believed to be trapped inside the burning house, which was occupied by six people.