'Fire' On 10th Floor Of Building In BSB
By Hj Minor Absah

Bandar Seri Begawan - A 'fire' broke out on the l0th floor of a building in the capital yesterday. Twenty-four personnel and four fire engines from the Beribi Fire Station rushed to the scene after receiving a distress call at 2.45pm.

This was the scenario of a fire drill. The operation was led by Hj Ahmad bin Daud.

According to the Fire and Rescue Services Department, the `fire' was caused by a cook who accidentally spilled oil. After the fire alarm was triggered, residents and staff members evacuated the building.

Fortunately, the kitchen staff was able to stop the fire from spreading before personnel from the Fire and Rescue Services Department arrived.

Hj Ahmad told the Bulletin that the drill was to sharpen the skills of the Fire and Rescue personnel so that they would be ready to battle a real fire in a high-rise building.  -- Courtesy of Borneo Bulletin

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