(Igan, 13th) Amidst fulfilling his daily duties, Igan Member of Parliament Ahmad Zorni took time yesterday to visit the area near Igan Bridge to inspect the firefighting efforts against a forest fire.
The visit aimed to understand the latest progress in controlling the large-scale fire. He also went to the Disaster Operations Control Center (PKOB) to receive detailed briefings on the current situation and the measures taken by various security units.
The briefing was jointly chaired by Dalat Fire and Rescue Department Chief Hasman Bakar and Mukah District Police Chief Rahim Mihos.
According to reports, the fire has affected an area of about 35 hectares, of which 27 hectares have already been successfully controlled and extinguished, thanks to the ongoing efforts of the rescue teams.
The firefighting operation is not only handled by the Dalat Fire and Rescue Department but is also supported by the Tanjung Manis and Mukah rescue teams.
Rescue personnel used nearby ditches and other open water sources to control the fire, but as night fell, operations were temporarily halted at 6 p.m. and will resume today.
Meanwhile, Ahmad Zorni urged the public to avoid open burning and to remain vigilant during hot and dry weather to reduce the risk of fires.
The visit aimed to understand the latest progress in controlling the large-scale fire. He also went to the Disaster Operations Control Center (PKOB) to receive detailed briefings on the current situation and the measures taken by various security units.
The briefing was jointly chaired by Dalat Fire and Rescue Department Chief Hasman Bakar and Mukah District Police Chief Rahim Mihos.
According to reports, the fire has affected an area of about 35 hectares, of which 27 hectares have already been successfully controlled and extinguished, thanks to the ongoing efforts of the rescue teams.
The firefighting operation is not only handled by the Dalat Fire and Rescue Department but is also supported by the Tanjung Manis and Mukah rescue teams.
Rescue personnel used nearby ditches and other open water sources to control the fire, but as night fell, operations were temporarily halted at 6 p.m. and will resume today.
Meanwhile, Ahmad Zorni urged the public to avoid open burning and to remain vigilant during hot and dry weather to reduce the risk of fires.