Johor Bomba to conduct water bombing over Muar peat fires

MUAR: As the peatland fire enters its seventh day in Bakri Batu 13 and 14 here, the Malaysian Fire and Rescue Department has begun water bombing via helicopter to control the fire.

Johor Bomba Zone 4 chief Norshuhada Amsari said the water bombing operation, which began at about 9am on Friday (Feb 6), focused on Sector D, the largest fire area estimated at 88ha.