KOTA TINGGI: The Malaysian Fire and Rescue Department has conducted 21 water-bombing sorties and dropped 33,000 litres of water to extinguish a peatland fire spanning nearly 100ha at Jalan Sungai Kapal, Taman Bayu Damai in Pengerang. He added that the operation faced challenges due to the proximity of residential areas and strong sea winds, which increased flight safety risks. Mohd Ruzaidi added that another flight is scheduled for Wednesday afternoon, with an expected 40 water bombing sorties involving an additional 50,000 litres of water. An aerial survey revealed that several residential areas remain blanketed in thick smoke, with visible fire damage at multiple locations. On Tuesday, operations in Sector B focused on fire suppression using 152.4m hose reels, assisted by breaching and nozzles, alongside the construction of fire breaks to prevent further spread.

Source: The Star January 28, 2026 21:34 UTC