JBPM helicopters begin use, peatland fire in Kota Tinggi brought under control KOTA TINGGI: Water bombing techniques using MI-17 helicopters from the Malaysian Fire and Rescue Department (JBPM) which began this afternoon have helped reduce the smoke plume caused by a peat fire on Jalan Sungai Kapal, Taman Bayu Damai here. Johor JBPM Deputy Director, Assistant Fire Commissioner (PPjB), Muhammad Al Mustakim Abdul Hady said this would have a positive impact on the surrounding residents and reduce the risk of thick smoke spreading outside the area. “The extinguishing operation was carried out in an integrated manner, including the construction of fire breaks with drains filled with water and flooding to prevent the […]

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