Firemen struggling to contain fires in Kuala Baram and Miri


MIRI: The forest fires raging in Kuala Baram and Miri districts are difficult to put out, despite attempts at aerial water-bombing.

This is due to the size of the fires, the density of the forests and very strong winds.

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