Forest fire near Pekan, nearly 30ha ablaze


KUANTAN: About 30 hectares of forest area near Ladang KMT Jalan Pekan-Nenasi, Pekan, is reported to be on fire on Saturday (May 13) due to the hot weather.

Pahang Malaysian Fire and Rescue Department director Datuk Dr Wan Mohammad Zaidi Wan Isa said the department was alerted to the fire at about 7.55am and 26 firefighters from the Pekan, Peramu, Nenasi and Gebeng fire and rescue stations were mobilised to the scene.

The Star Festive Promo: Get 35% OFF Digital Access

Monthly Plan

RM 13.90/month

Best Value

Annual Plan

RM 12.33/month

RM 8.02/month

Billed as RM 96.20 for the 1st year, RM 148 thereafter.

Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel for breaking news alerts and key updates!
Pahang , Forest , Fire , Hot Weather , Ladang KMT ,

Next In Nation

Selangor has the most rape cases, Johor comes in second, Parliament heard
ONE MILLION NASI MEKDI MEALS FOR VARSITY YOUTH
Bill to separate powers of AG and PP gets first reading
‘No added quake danger for Sabah’
‘Power separation enhances neutrality’
Almost perfect compliance
RM5mil to boost employability
It takes discipline to balance faith and blood sugar
Bill to cap PM’s tenure tabled
Over 23,000 jobs under NCER last year

Others Also Read