ABC News – Australia ·australia ·2 hours ago

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

A fire in Sandakan, Malaysia's Sabah state, destroyed about 1,000 homes, displacing over 9,000 residents early yesterday. Fire department chief Jimmy Lagung noted strong winds exacerbated the blaze's spread. Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim stated the federal government is coordinating assistance for the affected communities.

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