Firemen still battling Gerik forest fire, operation hindered by terrain and lack of helicopters

IPOH: Firefighters are still battling a forest fire which has engulfed in Gerik, Perak as operations are being hindered by terrain and the lack of air units, which have been deployed to Pahang.

Perak Fire and Rescue Department assistant director of operations Sabarodzi Nor Ahmad said although the fire is still burning, the situation is under control.