Blaze at Gunung Baling finally put out


On target: Firemen using the fire bombing technique to douse the flames at Gunung Baling, Alor Setar. — Bernama

ALOR SETAR: Firemen are closely monitoring hotspots at Gunung Baling where extinguished fire re­­ignited due to the hot and dry weather, fanned by strong winds.

Baling Fire and Rescue station chief assistant Mohd Jamil Mat Daud said the fire, which spread over three hectares, was finally put out yesterday.

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