{
  "id": 1010409,
  "title": "Two-hectare forest fire sends thick smoke billowing over Port Klang",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/15/two-hectare-forest-fire-sends-thick-smoke-billowing-over-port-klang",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-15T09:49:23.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "New Straits Times",
    "slug": "new-straits-times",
    "url": "https://www.nst.com.my/news/regional/2026/08/1511779/two-hectare-forest-fire-sends-thick-smoke-billowing-over-port-klang"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "A forest fire, measuring approximately two hectares, erupted near Jalan Beringin in Area 13, Port Klang today. This area is roughly the size of three football fields. Thick grey smoke surged into the atmosphere, while flames scorched the roadside and left charred vegetation in its wake. No reported casualties were present at the scene. The operation commander confirmed that firefighting efforts were ongoing. Images from the location depicted the area shrouded in thick smoke and the sight of firefighters working to extinguish the blaze. Firefighters were observed battling burning vegetation amidst tall grass and scorched trees to stop the fire from spreading. The Selangor Fire and Rescue Department was alerted at 1:24pm. Firefighters from the Port Klang Fire and Rescue station responded promptly, reaching the scene five minutes later. The deployment included 14 firefighters from the Port Klang and Sri Andalas stations, along with one Fire Rescue tender, one Light Fire Rescue tender, and two water tankers.",
  "summary": "KLANG: A forest fire spanning about two hectares – roughly the size of three football fields – broke out near Jalan Beringin, Area 13, Port Klang, today, sending thick plumes of grey smoke into the sky.",
  "key_points": [
    "Two-hectare forest fire erupts near Jalan Beringin in Port Klang",
    "Thick grey smoke billows into the atmosphere from the blaze",
    "14 firefighters deploy to extinguish the fire at 1:24pm"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}