| Event: | FR Fire |
| Number: | 2026-000064 |
| Country: | MYS Malaysia |
| Location: | Sandakan |
| Date (YMD): | 2026-4-19 |
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| Comments: | A major fire incident on 19 April 2026 in Kampung Bahagia, Sandakan, Sabah, Malaysia caused extensive damage to a densely populated coastal settlement, affecting approximately 1,200 houses—of which around 1,000 were destroyed—and impacting an estimated 9,007 people; the fire spread rapidly due to closely built wooden structures, leading to large-scale displacement, with about 1,912 individuals from 385 families sheltered in multiple temporary evacuation centres as of 22-23 April 2026, including vulnerable groups such as children, elderly persons, and individuals with disabilities requiring ongoing humanitarian support; response efforts led by local authorities with support from the MRCS have focused on providing emergency shelter, food aid, hygiene kits, and essential household items, while immediate priorities include sustained delivery of basic relief, improved coordination and beneficiary registration, and support for early recovery of affected communities. |
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