UPDATED 2.50PM | INQUEST | Siti Syafika says she became emotional because she had seen the condition of the late firefighter's loved ones and colleagues.

UPDATED 6.50PM | INQUEST | Forensic specialist also says the injury occurred when the fireman was standing.

However, he still needs a ventilator for his lungs.

'He is in stable condition and let us pray together for his recovery', says the department.

Abu Zurin Hussin, 33, was renowned for his snake-catching skills and had been bitten before.