# Labuan Fire Destroys 26 Workers' Kongsi Quarters

> A fire destroyed 26 wooden 'kongsi' quarters in Labuan, affecting over 50 construction workers with no casualties.
- Title: Labuan Fire Destroys 26 Workers' Kongsi Quarters · Malay Mail
- Summary: A fire destroyed 26 wooden 'kongsi' quarters in Labuan, affecting over 50 construction workers with no casualties. A fire in Labuan destroyed 26 workers'…
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- Source: Malay Mail — https://malaymail.com/news/malaysia/2026/10/18/labuan-fire-razes-26-workers-kongsi-quarters-no-casualties-reported/239533
- Published: 2026-10-18T09:46:41+00:00
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## Fire destroys 26 workers' kongsi quarters
A fire destroyed 26 units of a wooden 'kongsi' house occupied by construction workers near Taman Kian Yap in Labuan last night.
## No casualties reported
The fire affected an estimated over 50 people with no casualties reported, though the official report had not yet confirmed the exact number.
## Fire department response
Labuan Fire and Rescue received an emergency call at 7.13 pm and controlled the fire by 8.04 pm using 17 personnel.
## Fire covered one hectare
The fire engulfed two blocks of houses covering an area of one hectare, marking the second incident at the location.
## Second fire at same location
Abdul Rahman Ali, Labuan Fire and Rescue director, said the fire was the second reported incident at the location following a similar event many years ago.
## Key takeaway

A fire in Labuan destroyed 26 workers' 'kongsi' quarters, impacting over 50 people with no injuries reported.