Johor peat fire fully extinguished, all evacuees allowed to go home

Johor peat fire fully extinguished, all evacuees allowed to go home

The peat fire involved an area of about 99.54ha. Read more at straitstimes.com.

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The peatland fire in Taman Bayu Damai township, which started on Jan 23, has been brought under control, said the Johor authorities on Thursday (Jan 29). AsiaOne reported on Wednesday that firebreak techniques, such as flooding to contain the fire, and the involvement of helicopters have led to fires across 54.63ha, or 54.8 per cent of the affected area, being extinguished.[[nid:728981]]Johor fire and rescue department deputy director Muhammad A…