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A fire broke out in Sabah, Malaysia, on 19 April 2026.
Fanned by strong winds, the blaze spread to a coastal village in the Sandakan district, where several wooden houses are built on stilts over the sea.
More than 1 000 homes were destroyed across an area of 4 hectares, displacing over 9 000 people. No casualties were reported.
Firefighting efforts were slowed by narrow access roads and low tide conditions.
