Woman with disabilities killed in house fire in Batu Kawa, Kuching

PADAWAN : A 35-year-old woman was found burnt to death after a house in Jalan Taman Kim Pang, Batu Kawa, was destroyed by fire yesterday (Oct 11).

The victim was found in the dining room at around 4.36pm by firefighters searching the single-storey house.

Padawan police chief Supt Barry William said she was alone in the house when the fire broke out at around 3.54pm, while her boyfriend was out in Malihah.

He said the victim had mobility difficulties and relied on her boyfriend for assistance with daily activities, including bathing and changing clothes.

Her charred remains were taken to Sarawak General Hospital for a post-mortem.

Barry stated that the case has been classified as sudden death.

Meanwhile, firefighters from Petra Jaya and Batu Lintang stations were dispatched to the scene to commence the extinguishing operation.

Upon arrival, they confirmed that the house, reportedly occupied by six people, was completely destroyed in the blaze.

The flames were brought under control at 4.25pm, followed by overhaul works to ensure it was fully extinguished.

The operation ended at 6.09pm while, the exact cause of the fire and losses incurred are still under investigation.

The aftermath of the house fire that claimed the life of a disabled woman.