Sepang fires spreading due to strong winds and dry spell


SEPANG: Strong winds and the dry spell have been blamed for causing the fire near Km 27.4 of the Elite Highway here to spread.

When contacted, Fire and Rescue Department KLIA Zone chief Abu Bakar Abd Kadir said the fire started spreading at about 2pm on Monday due to the hot weather and strong winds.

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