Sabah & Sarawak

Fire-break saves Kanowit longhouse from being razed

By ANDY CHUA
The scene at Rumah Unau Emol at the height of the blaze.

SIBU: A nearby fire-break saved the Rumah Unau Emol longhouse in Ngemah, Kanowit, from being burned down.

The Thursday (May 6) night fire, however, left 32 occupants from nine doors homeless.

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