A forest fire broke out at the Penang Botanical Gardens this evening. Pic courtesy of Fire and Rescue DepartmentGEORGE TOWN: A forest fire involving an estimated 5ha broke out at the Penang Botanical Gardens this evening, prompting an immediate response from the Penang Fire and Rescue Department. Fire engines from the Jalan Perak and Paya Terubong stations were despatched to the scene. "Upon arrival, the operations team confirmed that a forest fire was actively burning over an estimated area of 5ha. "No casualties have been reported so far and firefighting operations are still ongoing.

Source: New Strait Times February 04, 2026 14:15 UTC