SARIKEI (Feb 17): A family of three were made homeless after their house at Jalan Sg Petai Skim B here was destroyed in a fire last night.

Sarikei Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba) chief Mahmudin Narudin said they received an emergency call on the fire at 8.49pm and despatched a team of 13 firefighters to the scene, located about eight kilometres from the fire station.