Cambodia: 40 Fires in October Destroy 33 Homes
Cambodia's Ministry of Interior reported 40 fire incidents in October 2026, resulting in the destruction of 33 residential homes. While this marks a decrease in both incidents and home damage compared to September, fires also affected factories and vehicles.
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