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200 Homes Destroyed in Sabah Fire, No Casualties Reported

4/19/2026

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A fire in Kampung Bahagia, Sandakan, Sabah, Malaysia destroyed about 200 homes early on April 19.
Sabah Fire and Rescue Department said the blaze began around 1:32 AM and spread rapidly through wooden houses on stilts.
Firefighters arrived by 1:48 AM, with narrow access routes and low tide limiting water supply.
No casualties were reported as the operation proceeded under fire commander PgB Jasri Ab Jal with local agencies.

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A fire in Kampung Bahagia, Sandakan, Sabah, Malaysia destroyed about 200 homes early on April 19.
Sabah Fire and Rescue Department said the blaze began around 1:32 AM and spread rapidly through wooden houses on stilts.
Firefighters arrived by 1:48 AM, with narrow access routes and low tide limiting water supply.
No casualties were reported as the operation proceeded under fire commander PgB Jasri Ab Jal with local agencies.