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Another longhouse in Sarawak engulfed in flames

Entire structure destroyed, no casualties reported, Fire Dept says

Updated 3 years ago · Published on 25 Jan 2023 10:28AM

Another longhouse in Sarawak engulfed in flames
The Sarawak Fire and Rescue Department says it is still collecting information on those affected following the fire at the Rumah Bujang longhouse located in the inner part of Limbang district. – S’wak Fire and Rescue Dept pic, January 25, 2023

by Stephen Then

MIRI – Another longhouse in Sarawak was razed in a fire early today, the state Fire and Rescue Department said.

Its station in Limbang received an emergency alert at about 6.50am and rushed firefighters to the scene.

“The fire destroyed the entire longhouse,” the department said in a statement.

The longhouse called Rumah Bujang is located in the inner part of Limbang district.

While no casualties have been reported so far, the department said it is still collecting information on those affected. – The Vibes, January 25, 2023

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