Sebuah rumah terbiar dua tingkat di Jalan Merbau, Miri, hangus dalam kebakaran yang berlaku kira-kira jam 10.05 pagi tadi. Menurut laporan Jabatan Bomba dan Penyelamat Malaysia (JBPM) Miri, panggilan kecemasan diterima pada 10.12 pagi sebelum tiga jentera dan 15 anggota bomba dikerahkan ke lokasi.
Apabila tiba di tempat kejadian, anggota bomba mendapati apungan api sedang marak di bahagian dapur tingkat bawah dan dinding kayu peringkat atas. Operasi pemadaman dimulakan segera dengan penggunaan hos air dan foam. Api akhirnya dapat dikawal sepenuhnya dalam masa 30 minit, namun struktur bangunan sudah rosak teruk.
Pemilik rumah, Encik Rahim Ismail, 58, yang menetap di kawasan berhampiran berkata dia dimaklumkan jiran tentang asap tebal sebelum menghubungi pihak bomba. βTiada sesiapa tinggal di dalam rumah itu sejak tiga bulan lepas kerana saya dan keluarga berpindah ke rumah baru,β ujarnya. Tiada kemalangan jiwa dilaporkan, tetapi beberapa barangan peribadi dan perabot lama musnah.
JBPM kini menjalankan siasatan awal dan punca kebakaran dipercayai akibat litar pintas pada bahagian dapur lama. Setakat ini, anggaran kerugian belum ditetapkan. Pihak berkuasa mengingatkan orang ramai agar sentiasa memeriksa sistem pendawaian elektrik dan mengambil langkah berjaga-jaga di premis terbiar bagi mengelak insiden serupa.
π Miri Property Market Insight
The Miri real estate market continues to grow steadily, driven by factors such as new infrastructure projects, oil & gas sector activity, population growth, and increasing demand for both rental and subsale units.
Staying updated with the latest property developments, price trends, and government policies can help buyers and investors make informed decisions.
π‘ What This Means for Buyers & Investors
For homebuyers, Miri offers a wide range of options from affordable units to premium gated & guarded communities.
Investors may find attractive rental yields in strategic areas such as Marina, Permyjaya, Taman Tunku, and city-center apartments.
New project launches also provide opportunities with early-bird pricing and developer rebates.
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- Property Guides & Tips (Malaysia)
Note: This article was auto-fetched from trusted news sources. Information is for general reference only. Always verify project details, pricing, and investment decisions with licensed agents or official developers.
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