Major fire destroys 16 wooden houses in Tawau, Sabah

The fire occurred at Lorong Fook Hwa, Batu 2, Jalan Apas in Tawau during the night, destroying a cluster of wooden houses in the densely populated neighbourhood. Emergency responders mobilized quickly to contain the blaze, which spread rapidly through the timber structures.

Fire and rescue teams worked to prevent the flames from spreading to nearby properties. The speed and intensity of the fire, fuelled by the wooden construction of the buildings, made containment efforts challenging in the congested residential setting.

Local authorities have launched an investigation into the cause of the fire. Residents have been displaced by the incident, and authorities are assessing the scale of damage and providing necessary support to affected families. The exact circumstances that triggered the blaze remain under review.