What caused the fatal canteen fire at Bintulu oil palm estate?

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Cause of Fatal Canteen Fire Under Investigation

Two workers, Wong Ling Poung, 47, and Lee Hua Hing, 23, tragically died in a fire that destroyed a canteen at an oil palm estate along Jalan Pesisir near Bintulu. The incident occurred last night, and emergency services were alerted around 9:05 PM. The remains of one victim were discovered in the bedroom area of the canteen, while the other was found at the payment counter.
Firefighters Responded to Estate Blaze

Upon receiving the distress call, the Bintulu Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba) dispatched a fire engine with 10 personnel to the scene. The Samalaju Bomba also sent an additional fire engine to provide assistance in combating the blaze. By the time firefighters arrived, the canteen had been largely consumed by the fire.
Victims Identified as Canteen Workers

The deceased have been identified as Wong Ling Poung, aged 47, and Lee Hua Hing, aged 23. Both were Sarawakians and were employed at the canteen where the fire broke out. Their bodies were subsequently transported to Bintulu Hospital for further examination and identification procedures.
Origin of Fire Remains Undetermined

The precise cause of the fire that led to the destruction of the canteen and the deaths of the two workers is currently under investigation. Fire department officials have stated that the origin and cause of the blaze are still being determined.

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