Swift action by ERT members saves longhouse from fire
MARUDI: Swift action by the Emergency Response Team (ERT) of Rumah Egang Sami saved the longhouse located at Sungai Selepin in Bakong here from being razed to the ground after the longhouse caught fire early yesterday.
The incident caused about 20 per cent damage to the longhouse.
Mir iF ire and Rescue Department (Bomba) chief Law Poh Kiong said they received an emergency call on the incident at 12.13am.
Twelve firefighters from Lopeng Station led by senior officer II Jimmy Suhaili along with a Fire Rescue Tender (FRT) machinery and Emergency Medical Rescue Services ( EMRS) vehicle, were then deployed to the scene.
“However, upon arrival at the scene, firefighters found that the fire had been fully doused off, thanks to the efficiency and quick action of the longhouse ERT members and villagers using a pump and six nozzles,” said Law, adding that the water to douse the fire was sourced from nearby drains.
“Firefighters continued to monitor the longhouse area to ensure that the fire was completely extinguished,” he added.
Law said operations commander Terry Robson, who is Lopeng station chief, reported that the incident involved kitchens of three doors of the 87- door nonpermanent structure longhouse.
“No casualties or injuries were reported.
“The cause of the fire and total losses have yet to be ascertained,” he added.
The operation ended at 2.20am.