KUCHING, June 20 -- A van and a sedan were completely destroyed in Betong, while a hatchback was partially damaged in a separate incident in Bandar Baru Samariang here, yesterday morning.

According to the Sarawak Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba), the first distress call was received at 10.59am regarding the fire along Jalan Bebuling in Betong.

The second incident, which occurred in a residential area in Bandar Baru Samariang, Kuching, was reported about 50 minutes later.

"In Betong, the fire involved a van and a sedan that were 100 per cent destroyed, and a motorcycle parked nearby was 10 per cent damaged.

"In Kuching at Bandar Baru Samariang, the hatchback was about 60 per cent destroyed," Bomba said.

Firefighters responded swiftl...