A truck is burning in the forest area of Sea Dimension.

KUCHING, Oct 16: A long-abandoned and damaged truck caught fire in a wooded area near Jaya Covenant Park, Sea Temak, here last evening.

According to the Centre for Operational Movements (PGO) of Malaysian Department of Bombs and Rescuers (JBPM) Sarawak, a team from Tabuan Jaya Bombs and Rescue Hall (BBP) received a call regarding the incident at 4.42 pm.

"On arrival at the scene, firefighters were informed that the truck was about 350 feet from the residential area, while the owner's information is unknown.

"Operation Commander, PBK I Daniel Teo Wee Chiet, then ordered members to carry out the extinguishing work using a 300-foot hose with water supply from nearby pump choices", the statement said.

The fire involving the entire section of the truck was extinguished before it was confirmed safe.

The operation ended at 5:29 pm with the involvement of nine members of BBP Tabuan Jaya using a Fire Rescue Tender (FRT) machine. -TVS