{
  "id": 13701822,
  "title": "Sarawak longhouse fire leaves 25 people homeless in Ulu Tinjar",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/11/sarawak-longhouse-fire-leaves-25-people-homeless-in-ulu-tinjar",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-11T11:17:01.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Malay Mail",
    "slug": "malay-mail-malaymail",
    "url": "https://www.malaymail.com/news/malaysia/2026/10/11/sarawak-longhouse-fire-leaves-25-people-homeless-in-ulu-tinjar/238713"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Miri, October 11 - A devastating fire completely destroyed three units of a longhouse at Rumah Wani in Ulu Tinjar, leaving 25 people homeless. The Sarawak Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba) responded to an emergency call at 8:20am, deploying firefighters from Lopeng and Batu Niah fire stations. The incident, located along Jalan Sungai Lansat, required a 135km journey to reach the scene. The fire, which affected units four, five, and six, covered an area of approximately 54 by 100 feet. The affected families consisted of five, 10, and 10 members respectively. No casualties were reported, as the fire was extinguished by 11:20am. The operation, led by PBK I Abdul Rahman Rosliee, involved 11 firefighters and two Fire Rescue Tenders, supported by a four-wheel-drive vehicle. Police and Sarawak Energy personnel were also present.",
  "summary": "MIRI, Oct 11 — Three units of a longhouse at Rumah Wani in Ulu Tinjar were completely destroyed in a fire this mor...",
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      {
        "outlet": "Malay Mail",
        "title": "Sarawak longhouse fire leaves 25 people homeless in Ulu Tinjar",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/11/sarawak-longhouse-fire-leaves-25-people-homeless-in-ulu-tinjar-13706681",
        "published": "2026-10-11T11:17:01.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}