SANDAKAN: The charred body of a septuagenarian was found, following a blaze which destroyed 200 houses in Kampung Cendera Mata, Batu Sapi near here today.
The 1pm blaze which also saw a man sustaining injuries from an electric shock, rendered about 1,000 villagers homeless.
The deceased was identified as Isnah Kuayah, 73. Her body, which was found in one of the houses which were destroyed, was sent to the Duchess of Kent Hospital.
The injured man, together with a fireman who suffered a fall while fighting the blaze, were warded at the hospital.
Sandakan Fire and Rescue Department zone chief Ordine Gilu said firemen spent about 30 minutes to put out the blaze. -Bernama