Most fires in Terengganu caused by dry spell

Charred ground: Burnt grass and leaves are seen in Seberang Takir, Kuala Nerus, due to a fire caused by the hot weather. — Bernama

KUALA TERENGGANU: The hot and dry spell is the cause of most of the 594 fires of different intensity in Terengganu from January till Sunday.

State Fire and Rescue Department director Hassan ‘As’ari Omar said from the 594 cases reported, 421 involved farms, forests, secondary forests and bushes.Hassan said the main cause of the fires was the dry spell that started in March.