Drastic drop in bush and peat fires, thanks to rain


PETALING JAYA: Bush and peat fires nationwide have dropped drastically, by about 90%, following rain in the last two days.

Fire and Rescue Department director-general Datuk Wan Mohd Nor Ibrahim said the department received reports of about only 10% of these fires yesterday compared to the daily average of about 445 this month.

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