Three family members killed in Sandakan house fire

The Malaysian Fire and Rescue Department, in a statement today, said the victims were a 90-year-old woman, her son and his wife, but their identities are still unknown.

The victims’ remains were found inside the house after the fire was brought under control at 11 pm.

"A team from Sandakan fire and rescue station was deployed to the scene following a distress call at 10.35pm.

"The fire destroyed 90 per cent of the double-storey house,” the statement said.

The operation ended at 1.21 am today and the bodies were handed over to the police for further action. - BERNAMA