20130925 Brunei Forest and bush fires in Berakas
Brunei Sep 25 2013 “Forest”
Dead : dead 0 or unknown Burnout : 0 or unknown Injured : injured 0 or unknown
Forest and bush fires in Berakas
Updated: 2013-09-25
Firefighters extinguishing the blaze. – H AFIQ
A BLAZE destroyed several hectares of forest and bushes along Jalan Bunga Kuning, Berakas yesterday around 11am.
Thick smoke enveloped several parts of Kg Burong Pingai. A team of firefighters and two fire engines from the nearby Berakas Fire Station and Women Operation Unit rushed to the scene after receiving emergency calls from the public. They managed to control and extinguish the blaze by noon. Similar bushfires also occurred in the Tutong District yesterday afternoon and the Tutong Fire Station dispatched a team to control the mishap.
Due to the current hot and dry weather, the Fire and Rescue Department (FRD) are on full alert as the number of forest and bushfires across the country has slightly increased this week. The FRD advised the public to avoid open burning which can worsen the current situation.
Websource:Borneo Bulletin
http://borneobulletin.brunei-online.com.bn/index.php/2013/09/25/forest-and-bush-fires-in-berakas/
Date:2013-09-25
Country:Brunei