MIRI, Nov. 16 -- Four houses and one furniture store at Kampung Wireless here were completely destroyed in a fire yesterday.

The Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba) said three other nearby houses were also partially damaged in the incident.

According to Bomba, a distress call was received at 5.35pm and firefighters from the Miri, Lopeng and Lutong fire stations were dispatched to the location.

"The firefighting efforts were assisted by a vessel from a shipping company that helped spray water from the Miri River," it added.

Bomba said the fire was brought under control at 6.41pm.

The cause and the losses from the fire is still under investigation.

As a result of the fire, a total of seven families comprising 80 residents aged between ...