KUCHING: The state Fire and Rescue Department received 17 more reports on bush fires in the state as at 8am yesterday, bringing the total to 494 cases from Aug 1.
In a statement here yesterday, the department said in total, 1,391.73 acres were affected, as well as two houses, one each in Kampung Sangki, Simunjan and Kampung Sedi in Pulau Bruit.
“On average, the department responds to 30 cases of bush fires every day and for today (Saturday), Kuching recorded the highest number at eight cases followed by Miri (four ) and Betong (three),” said the statement. – Bernama
