TWENTY-FOUR families were left homeless after a longhouse at Tuai Rumah Seliau, Sungai Tuah, was destroyed in a fire early today.
The fire was reported at 1.39am, with firefighters arriving at the scene at 2.30am.
A Sarawak Fire and Rescue Department operations centre spokesperson said the firefighting operation was carried out by personnel from the Kanowit Fire and Rescue Station, assisted by the Sibu Jaya station.
"The fire was brought under control at 3.53am, with no fatalities or injuries reported," the spokesperson said in a statement today.
A total of 16 firefighters were deployed, supported by two Light Fire Rescue Tender (LFRT) vehicles and a pickup truck.
The cause of the fire and estimated losses are still under investigation. - November 9, 2026
