Penang Bomba has spent more than half a day fighting fire at illegal dumpsite

GEORGE TOWN: It has been more than 12 hours, but the state Fire and Rescue Department is still fighting a blaze at a one-acre illegal dumpsite in Tanjung Tokong, Penang.

Firemen are also trying to find the source as smoke is seen billowing from the bottom of the dump layer.

The Penang Island City Council (MBPP) provided a backhoe to assist in making a "fire break" so that the blaze does not spread.

Residents, especially those staying at the Marina Bay Condominium located near the area, have been affected by air pollution.

Details of the owner of the land where the dumpsite is located have yet to be ascertained.

Representatives from the Environment Department, Penang Island City Council as well as state Environment Committee chairman Phee Boon Poh also visited the scene Thursday (April 25).