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Thousands displaced as fire destroys homes on Malaysia's Borneo island

Thousands of people are displaced after a fire destroys about 1,000 homes in a coastal village in Malaysia's Sabah state, the fire department says. Grouped from 2 articles across 2 sources.

2 reports2 sourcesApr 19, 2026, 10:28 PM
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ABC AustraliaApr 19, 2026, 10:28 PM

Thousands displaced as fire destroys homes on Malaysia's Borneo island

Thousands of people are displaced after a fire destroys about 1,000 homes in a coastal village in Malaysia's Sabah state, the fire department says.

DWApr 19, 2026, 11:05 AM

Malaysia: Fire in impoverished village destroys 1,000 homes

The fire ripped through makeshift homes in a "water village" in Malaysia's Sabah ‌state ⁠on ⁠Borneo island. The area is home to some of the country's poorest residents, including indigenous and stateless communities.

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