| Azaraimy HH |
A HOUSE in Jalan Palu, Penanjong was destroyed on Tuesday evening in a fire which an initial investigation found may have been sparked by a battery charger that was connected via an overloaded extension wire.
The house belonged to 84-year-old Haji Abdullah bin Metamit and he was staying with his children in Brunei-Muara District when the fire broke out.
His son, Mohammad bin Haji Abdullah, who was living in the house said he was cooking when his daughter alerted him to the fire in the bedroom.
He said he tried to put out the flames with buckets of water but the fire was spreading quickly.
The Fire and Rescue Department which conducted the initial investigation into the incident said it received a distress call at around 5.53pm.
A fire engine from the Tutong Fire Station was sent to the scene at around 5.54pm, followed by another fire engine at 5.57pm.
Haji Abdullah bin Metamit whose house was destroyed in the fire receiving assistance from JAPEM official. – AZARAIMY HH
Some 10 fire personnel took about five minutes to control the fire but the blaze had already destroyed the house. All the occupants are safe.
The family received visits from several agencies yesterday, including officials from the Community Development Department (JAPEM) and Tutong District’s Head Religious Officer, Hassan bin Amat.
The family was also comforted by the Village Head of Kampong Penanjong, Haji Jumaat bin Haji Kadir.
The family, which is now staying with other family members elsewhere, also received emergency food rations from JAPEM officials yesterday.
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