Water bombing operations begin as forest fire rages in Kuala Baram


MIRI: The Sarawak Fire and Rescue Department in Miri has started aerial water bombing operations to contain a raging forest fire in the Kuala Baram district.

The fire had already spread to 32 hectares of land and was nearing the Komplexs Hamidah orphanage, said Miri Fire chief Supt Law Poh Kiong.

Subscribe now to our Premium Plan for an ad-free and unlimited reading experience!
   

Next In Nation

Leaptec collaborative partner, Desan Shipyards unveils innovative technologies
King and Queen convey Gawai Day greetings
King, Anwar convey 65th anniversary wishes to RMAF
Sabah, Kelantan to work with govt to solve states' water woes
Sabah's MM2H scheme will spur local housing sector, says Gunsalam
Socso targets more than 2.2 million contributors over 40 to take part in its health screening programme this year
Don't wait for assemblies to dissolve, allow postal voters to register now, Bersih urges EC
AGC to oppose Bersatu's bid to get four parliamentary seats vacated in Sabah
Former account exec at law firm charged with CBT involving nearly RM1mil
Opening of Bagan Datuk Bridge will spur investment, says Ahmad Zahid

Others Also Read