One injured in explosion at Miri 101 Commercial Centre

MIRI (Dec 7): A 50-year old man was injured after a gas explosion happened  at a government office at Miri 101 Commercial Centre, Jalan Miri-Pujut today, Malay Mail reported.

According to the statement, Miri Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba) Supt Law Poh Kiong said Miri Central fire station has dispatched a team of eight personnel led by senior fire officer II Thomas Bigau was dispatched to the scene after receiving a call around 8am.

The report said there was a gas explosion as Bomba found the smell of the leaking gas. The injured victim was rushed to the Miri Hospital.

No extinguishing operation was carried out and Bomba had informed Sarawak Gas team on the incident for further action.

Meanwhile, Borneo Post Online, citing sources, said the gas leakage could be from a launderette which is located next to the government office. 

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