Errant landowners face the heat

(From left) Hee and Ng being briefed on efforts to put out the fire at the illegal dumping ground. Firemen have been battling the blaze since July 30.

LANDOWNERS of the illegal dumpsite on fire next to the Silk Highway Sungai Long toll plaza could face up to RM750,000 in compounds and a possible jail term.

Firemen have been trying to put out the fire – which has shrouded Bandar Sungai Long, Bandar Mahkota Cheras, Taman Rakan and Bandar Kajang in haze – on the 1ha land since July 30.