Truck Fire Causes $30,000 Loss
By Hj Minor Absah

Bandar Seri Begawan - A commercial truck caught fire on its way to deliver a load of sand yesterday afternoon.

A short circuit in the engine was the cause of the fire, which caused an estimated $30,000 damage, according to the Fire and Rescue Department.

Yesterday's fire incident was the third reported in the Bulletin since Friday afternoon.

The driver said he was driving along the mini-roundabout near the TAIB Filling. Station when he saw smoke rising from the truck's engine. After he pulled over to the side of the road, he said he saw the engine on fire.

He quickly notified the Fire and Rescue Department. Eight Fire and Rescue personnel from the Beribi Fire Station led by ASO Pg Hj Mohamad Pg Tengah were dispatched upon receiving the emergency call past l pm.  -- Courtesy of Borneo Bulletin

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