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Malay Mail
11-05-2025
- Climate
- Malay Mail
Firefighters contain Mukah sago plantation fire after three days, rain puts out final flames
MUKAH, May 11 — Firefighting operations on the third day at a sago plantation in Sebakong, Mukah, concluded successfully on Sunday morning, aided by favourable weather conditions and effective fire containment strategies. According to the Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba), firefighters from the Mukah fire station arrived at the scene around 9.30am and discovered that the fire was already under control. 'The flames did not spread beyond the main road, largely due to a sizeable drainage ditch that acted as a natural firebreak and a shift in wind direction towards the north,' Bomba said in a added that these factors, combined with a lack of flammable material in the affected area, significantly slowed the fire's progression.'The firefighting team carried out monitoring and conducted light extinguishing work using a 200-foot hose line, powered by a floating pump that sourced water from a nearby ditch.'By 10.50 am, the operation was called off after heavy rainfall in the area fully doused the remaining flames, and the site was deemed safe.'The fire was first reported to Bomba at 9.45am on May 9, and initial assessments indicated that about 12 hectares of land between plantation blocks C25 and C26 had been affected. — The Borneo Post
Malay Mail
11-05-2025
- Climate
- Malay Mail
Mukah sago plantation fire rages into day two, winds fan 300ha inferno
MUKAH, May 11 — A large-scale fire continues to rage for the second consecutive day at a sago plantation in Sebakong, Mukah. According to the Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba), the fire spread to an estimated 300 hectares (ha) across new sectors of the plantation yesterday. 'However, the nearby Kampung Sitieng village, located about five kilometres away, remains safe and unaffected. 'Residents have been urged to stay alert and report any escalation,' it said, adding that firefighters continue to monitor the area closely. Bomba said they have also requested estate management to provide updates and support ongoing fire suppression efforts. Bomba said they received a report about the incident at 9.54am on May 9 and firefighters from the Mukah fire station were deployed to the scene. 'The initial blaze engulfed approximately 12 hectares between plantation sectors C25 and C26, part of a larger 50-hectare sago plantation,' it added. Firefighters utilised a floating water pump, two 500-foot hoses, and nearby drainage ditches as water sources in their suppression efforts. However, strong winds in the afternoon worsened the situation, forcing a temporary halt to operations at 6pm. — The Borneo Post
