| James Kon & Hakim Hayat |

A FURNITURE shop at the Chuchu Plaza in Kampong Telanai, Jalan Tutong, was completely destroyed in a massive fire yesterday afternoon.

According to the Fire and Rescue Department (FRD), 20 personnel in four fire engines from the Beribi and Berakas fire stations, were immediately deployed to the scene after a distress call was received at 1.06pm.

Led by Commanding Officer at the FRD ASFR Hanif bin Haji Subuh, the firefighters extinguished the fire within 22 minutes, using lines from the fire engines and a nearby water hydrant.

There were no reports of casualties or injuries.

Further investigations are being made to determine the cause of fire and the actual amount of loss.