Fire at FRIM Bidor burns 2.42ha forest area, operation resumes this morning
IPOH, Sept 8 — About 2.42 hectares of forest area at the Forest Research Institute of Malaysia (FRIM) in Bid...
IPOH, September 8 - An extensive fire engulfed approximately 2.42 hectares of forest at the Forest Research Institute of Malaysia (FRIM) in Bidor, Malaysia, on the evening of September 7, according to the Perak Fire and Rescue Department. Assistant Operations Director Sabarodzi Nor Ahmad revealed that his department received an alarm about the blaze at 5:42 pm, prompting a rapid response from the Bidor Fire and Rescue Station team.
The firefighting operation employed a 700-foot water jet with dual jets and a transport pump, drawing water from an adjacent pond.
The firefighting effort persisted throughout the night, with personnel changes occurring as the situation evolved. By the following morning, at 12 pm, the operation was suspended due to safety concerns and the perceived lack of further spread potential. The fire was deemed under control, with 15% of the affected area still smoldering. Firefighting resumed this morning, continuing to combat the remaining flames.
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