Over RM12m losses from longhouse fires


Jamri (third from left) with recipients of Fire Certificates at the department’s monthly gathering.

TWELVE longhouse fires were reported in the first nine months of this year in Sarawak, with losses estimated at RM12.4mil.

Sarawak Fire and Rescue Department director Jamri Masran said a total of 166 longhouse doors were destroyed while firefighters saved 19 doors through prompt action.

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