Water-bombing intensifies in Kuala Baram, raging forest fire worsens haze
The Star
The Star
  • 4 years ago
The Sarawak Fire and Rescue Department in Miri has intensified aerial water-bombing operations to contain a raging forest fire in Kuala Baram district.
The fire has also worsened the haze, recording an Air Pollutant Index (API) level at 113 on Sunday morning.
Miri Fire chief Supt Law Poh Kiong said the Bomba air unit will be dropping more water to control the flames from spreading.

Read more at https://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2018/08/19/water-bombing-intensifies-in-kuala-baram-raging-forest-fire-worsens-haze/
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