Picture from the scene

 

A fire broke out on the morning of September 8, in a wedding clothing hire shop next to the well-known "Sewana" restaurant, alarming local residents and local business owners. Firefighters and rescue teams, swiftly arrived on the scene and worked to control the fire, which was extinguished in approximately 90 minutes.

 

 

Eyewitnesses reported seeing thick smoke rising from the back of the shops and restaurant, sparking concern about the potential for the fire to spread to nearby businesses and residential areas. Fortunately, no injuries have been reported and authorities have been able to prevent the fire spreading to other businesses, but adjoining premises suffered heat and smoke damage.

 

The area surrounding the restaurant has been cordoned off, and residents are urged to avoid the affected zone to allow emergency teams to work without obstruction. The cause of the fire is under investigation and the cost of the damage is being assessed.

Video from the fire below.

 

-- 2024-09-08

 

 

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An inspection of the area after the fire revealed that the original shop where the started was completely destroyed, and there was severe fire damage to another 3 shophouses. The restaurant only suffered smoke and some heat damage.

The suspected cause of the fire was a fallen tree, weaken by recent storms, which brought down the electrical cables, which fell sparking onto the shop.

 

 

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