SIBU – Firefighters from the Sibu Jaya Fire and Rescue Station responded to a fire reported near SK Batu 15 Hospital, beyond the Batu 14 Soldiers Camp area, on Monday, 10 August 2026.
The incident was classified as a fire emergency, with the responding team dispatched after receiving a report from a complainant.
The affected location was approximately 15km from the Sibu Jaya Fire and Rescue Station.
Upon reaching the scene, firefighters conducted an assessment and confirmed that a fire had broken out in the area.
The operation was led by PBK II (TBK I) Alexander, who served as the operations commander and supervisor.
The responding team travelled to the location using an LFRT Mercedes Atego fire appliance bearing registration number BJU 6191.
Seven personnel were involved in the field response, while PBB Aziz was assigned to the control room during the operation.
The team consisted of PBK II (TBK I) Alexander as supervisor, PBK II (TBK I) Robin as driver, PBK II (TBK I) Shaufik, PBB Syakirin, PBB Syamsu, PBB Kelvin and PBB Edika.
After assessing the situation, the operations commander instructed the firefighters to put on full personal protective equipment before beginning firefighting activities.
The team then worked to extinguish the fire using a single flow from the hose reel connected to the fire appliance pump.
Water supplied from the tank of the fire appliance was used during the firefighting operation.
The operation focused on bringing the fire under control and preventing the affected area from continuing to burn.
According to the operation report, the estimated area affected by the fire was approximately one acre.
Firefighters continued their efforts until the fire was successfully extinguished.
Following the completion of the firefighting operation, the team carried out checks at the scene to ensure that the area was safe and that conditions remained under control.
The firefighters confirmed that the situation was safe before ending their response at the location.
Once the operation had been completed, the responding fire appliance and personnel returned to the station.
The incident was handled by the Bravo Team from the Sibu Jaya Fire and Rescue Station.
The operation report did not provide details on the cause of the fire or whether any injuries or property damage were reported.
The report also did not state whether the fire had affected any buildings at or near SK Batu 15 Hospital.
The firefighters’ response involved the use of the station’s fire appliance, hose reel and onboard water supply to bring the approximately one-acre fire under control.
The operation was completed after the fire had been extinguished and the surrounding conditions were assessed as safe.
The incident was recorded on Monday, 10 August 2026, with the responding team travelling approximately 15km from the Sibu Jaya Fire and Rescue Station to the reported location.
The operation was subsequently concluded without further action being reported by the responding team.
