Johor peat fire: Extinguishing operations 50% complete


KOTA TINGGI: The operation to extinguish a peatland fire in Sungai Kapal, Taman Bayu Damai, which has been raging since Friday (Jan 23), reached 50 per cent completion as of 7pm on Tuesday (Jan 27).

The Johor State Fire and Rescue Department said that approximately 49.8 hectares, or nearly half of the 99.55 hectares affected, had been brought under control and extinguished.

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