(Kuching, 4th) — The peatland fire at Kampung Penasu, Dalat, Sarawak has been fully brought under control and successfully extinguished after eight days of firefighting efforts.
This fire broke out on March 27, burning an area of up to 75 hectares. The fire site was divided into three zones: A, B, and C, all of which were successfully brought under control by April 3.
The firefighting operation was led by Dalat Fire and Rescue chief Hasman Bakar, with support from Tanjung Manis, Mukah, and Sarikei fire brigades. With the creation of firebreaks by the Sarawak Department of Irrigation and Drainage (DID), as well as the assistance of plantation workers and villagers, the team succeeded in preventing the further spread of the fire.
After discussions with firefighting personnel, village heads, and community representatives, all parties agreed to move into a continuous monitoring phase to prevent flare-ups, thereby concluding the operation.
Hasman stated: "The fire is now fully under control, and the surrounding areas are safe. "
"The plantation side and villagers will continue monitoring, and should any smoke or flames be detected, immediate action will be taken. "
A total of 24 firefighters took part in this operation, utilizing one fire engine and one Hilux vehicle, with assistance from 10 plantation workers and 6 villagers.
This fire broke out on March 27, burning an area of up to 75 hectares. The fire site was divided into three zones: A, B, and C, all of which were successfully brought under control by April 3.
The firefighting operation was led by Dalat Fire and Rescue chief Hasman Bakar, with support from Tanjung Manis, Mukah, and Sarikei fire brigades. With the creation of firebreaks by the Sarawak Department of Irrigation and Drainage (DID), as well as the assistance of plantation workers and villagers, the team succeeded in preventing the further spread of the fire.
After discussions with firefighting personnel, village heads, and community representatives, all parties agreed to move into a continuous monitoring phase to prevent flare-ups, thereby concluding the operation.
Hasman stated: "The fire is now fully under control, and the surrounding areas are safe. "
"The plantation side and villagers will continue monitoring, and should any smoke or flames be detected, immediate action will be taken. "
A total of 24 firefighters took part in this operation, utilizing one fire engine and one Hilux vehicle, with assistance from 10 plantation workers and 6 villagers.