Fire razes 200 homes in Sabah, leaving hundreds homeless
Al Jazeera·4h ago·Neutral
What Happened
A fire destroyed approximately 200 homes in Sandakan district, Sabah state, Malaysia, early Sunday, displacing roughly 445 residents. Strong winds and closely-built wooden structures on stilts accelerated rapid spread. Low tide hampered water access for firefighting. Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim announced federal government coordination for relief assistance and temporary relocation.
Key Entities
Sabah stateMalaysiaSandakan districtAnwar Ibrahim445 displaced personswater villages