Lack of hydrant hampers firefighting effort in Sarikei house blaze
A house fire in Sarikei, Malaysia, challenged firefighters due to the lack of a nearby fire hydrant. The fire, which broke out on the upper floor of a two-story house on Jalan Lok Lee, required firefighters to source water from a nearby drain, slowing down their response. The blaze, reported at 6:01 pm, was under control by 6:37 pm and fully extinguished by 8:05 pm. The house's occupants escaped unharmed, but the upper floor sustained approximately 50% damage. The fire chief urged improved hydrant coverage in residential areas.
