Drone footage shows huge Malaysian coastal village fire
Thousands of people have been displaced after a fire destroyed around 1,000 homes in Malaysia's Sabah state.
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"Strong winds and the close proximity of the houses caused the fire to spread rapidly, while low tide conditions also made it difficult to obtain an open water source."
— Jimmy Lagung , Other
"The priority now is the safety of the victims and immediate assistance on the ground."
— Anwar Ibrahim , Politician
"Examination of the village found the homes of the affected residents are no longer safe to live in."
— Datuk Walter Kenson , Other
"Strong winds and the close proximity of the houses caused the fire to spread rapidly, while low tide conditions also made it difficult to obtain an open water source."
— Jimmy Lagung , Other
"The priority now is the safety of the victims and immediate help on the ground."
— Anwar Ibrahim , Politician
"Strong winds and the close proximity of the houses caused the fire to spread rapidly, while low tide conditions also made it difficult to obtain an open water source."
— Jimmy Lagung , Other
Key People
Anwar Ibrahim is the Prime Minister of Malaysia.
Head of the Sandakan District Disaster Management Committee.
The district’s fire and rescue chief in Sandakan.
Walter Kenson is the president of the Sandakan municipal council.
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Thousands of people have been displaced after a fire destroyed around 1,000 homes in Malaysia's Sabah state.
A massive fire destroyed about 200 homes in a coastal village in Malaysia's Sabah state, displacing hundreds of residents. Authorities are coordinating relief efforts to provide immediate assistance and temporary relocation for those affected.
A fire in Malaysia's Sabah state destroyed around 200 homes in a coastal village, displacing hundreds of people. The fire spread rapidly due to strong winds and the close proximity of the houses, with firefighting efforts hampered by low tide conditions.
A massive fire destroyed approximately 1,000 homes in a coastal settlement in Sabah, Malaysia, displacing thousands of residents. The blaze broke out in the early hours in a densely populated 'water village' in Sandakan, where many low-income families live in wooden houses built on stilts over water.
A fire in Malaysia’s Sabah state destroyed around 1,000 homes in a coastal village, displacing over 9,000 residents. The fire spread rapidly due to strong winds and the close proximity of the houses, with low tide conditions making it difficult to obtain an open water source for firefighting.
An early morning fire in a coastal village in Malaysia's Sabah state destroyed about 1,000 houses, affecting more than 9,000 residents. The blaze engulfed an area of more than 4 hectares, with low tide conditions hampering efforts to secure an adequate open water source for firefighting operations.
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