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51 hectare peatland fire put out after four days

Firefighters said operations were hampered by hot weather and strong winds, lack of open water sources, and narrow road shoulders with soft soil.

Source: Free Malaysia Today · August 28, 2026 at 12:01 PM · AI-assisted report

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51 hectare peatland fire put out after four days
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PENGERANG, JOHOR, 28 AUGUST 2026 —

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Peatland Fire in Johor’s Pengerang Fully Extinguished After Four Days

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KOTA TINGGI, Aug 28 — A 51.4-hectare peatland fire in Pengerang, Johor, was fully extinguished today after four days of firefighting efforts. The blaze, reported on Aug 24, affected 35.6 hectares along the Punggai-Sebana Cove road and 15.8 hectares in a boundary area.

Firefighters faced challenges from hot weather, strong winds, and limited water sources, which hindered containment efforts. Narrow road shoulders with soft soil further complicated operations, according to Senior Operations Commander Baharuddin Idris. Firefighters relied on a relay pumping system using 12 water tankers to supply water to fire engines, while two excavators were deployed to create firebreaks.

The fire and rescue department will continue monitoring the area to prevent rekindling.

Malaysia Market Impact: Details not yet available The peatland fire in Johor’s Pengerang region has been fully extinguished after four days of firefighting efforts. The blaze, which affected 51.4 hectares, posed challenges due to hot weather, strong winds, and limited water sources.

Firefighters used a relay pumping system with 12 water tankers and two excavators to create firebreaks. The fire and rescue department will continue monitoring the area to prevent rekindling. Outlook: Details not yet available

Related: Baharuddin Idris · Pengerang, Johor

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