Fire hits workers’ quarters in front of Kuching school at Jalan Peace

The workers’ quarters that was destroyed by a fire at Jalan Peace in Kuching on July 13, 2026. Source: Bomba

By DayakDaily Team

KUCHING, July 13: A fire had broken out at a workers’ quarters in front of Chung Hua Middle School on Jalan Peace here today.

In a report from the Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba), a call was received at 7.32am, and firefighters from the Padungan station were deployed, with personnel from the Tabuan Jaya and Batu Lintang stations assisting.

The fire involved a workers’ quarters comprising a 10-room, non-permanent structure measuring approximately 50ft by 50ft, which was destroyed in the blaze.

Firefighters carried out extinguishing operations using three 300-foot hose lines fitted with four nozzles. Water was supplied from the fire engine’s pump and a nearby fire hydrant.

The operation focused on preventing the fire from spreading to nearby structures, and the fire was brought under control by 7.56am.

Firefighters are continuing overhaul operations to extinguish any remaining hotspots and ensure the fire is fully extinguished. — DayakDaily