Summary
- A rubbish fire broke out at the Pulau Burung landfill in Nibong Tebal late Thursday.
- Firefighters received the call at 11.36 p.m. and brought the blaze under control at 12.30 a.m.
- The fire, covering an estimated 120 by 90 square feet, was extinguished at 5 a.m.
- No casualties were reported, while overhaul work was 90% completed as of 8 a.m.
NIBONG TEBAL, September 11 — Firefighters extinguished a rubbish fire at the Pulau Burung solid waste disposal site early Friday, with no casualties reported.
The Penang Fire and Rescue Department said it received the emergency call at 11.36 p.m. Thursday and brought the fire under control at 12.30 a.m.
The blaze covered an estimated 120 by 90 square feet and was fully extinguished at 5 a.m. Seventeen firefighters were involved, supported by nearby volunteer fire brigades, MBSP and police.
As of 8 a.m., about 10% of overhaul work remained as crews continued efforts to ensure the fire was completely out.
