One dead in fire that razed five wooden houses


SIBU: One person was burned to death in an early morning fire on Monday (March 29) which destroyed five wooden houses in Lane 13, Jalan Tiong Hua.

Sungai Merah Bomba chief Janggan Muling said the identity of the victim, believed to be a man, is still unknown as he was burned beyond recognition.

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