Forest fire rages on Bukit Bendera, visible from 5km distance


GEORGE TOWN: A forested area on top of a hill next to Bukit Bendera here is ablaze and thick smoke can be seen from five kilometres away.

Penang Fire and Rescue Department director Azmi Tamat said the department was alerted about the fire at 8am Wednesday.

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Environment , Bukit Bendera , Forest fire

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