Heat and wind fanning fires


Burning on and on: A solid waste disposal site on fire in Padang Cina, Kulim Hi-Tech. — Bernama

KUALA LUMPUR: A total of 2,917 open burning cases involving 328ha of land have been reported since the start of the year, a 300% increase compared with the same period last year.

The Fire and Rescue Department said as of yesterday, fires in 287ha have been put out, while firefighting operations were ongoing at the remaining areas.

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