Flaming Fortunes: The High Risk Lives of Penang's Clan Jetties The devastating fire that ravaged the wooden buildings near Penang's Chew Jetty on August 5 is a stark reminder of the precarious existence of those living and working in these historic clan jetties.
For generations, families have called these densely packed waterfront communities home, earning their livelihoods from fishing, trading, and services catering to tourists.
Their lives are forever intertwined with the elements: sea, fire, and water. The recent blaze started near a petrol station and spread quickly to a recycling centre and an automobile service centre.