DARO – Firefighters and supporting agencies have extinguished 15 hectares of a forest fire in Kut Village, Daro, as efforts to contain the blaze entered their fourth day on 13 August.
The operation is focused on a total affected area of about 28 hectares. Authorities said a further 13 hectares remained under monitoring and firefighting efforts at the end of the day’s operation.
The remaining area will continue to be monitored, with firefighting activities scheduled to resume on Friday as agencies work to prevent the fire from spreading to other parts of the affected area.
Eight personnel from the Daro Fire and Rescue Station took part in the operation, supported by one CFRT vehicle and one Hilux. The operation also involved the Daro Volunteer Fire Brigade (PBS Daro), the Sibu District Operations Centre (DOS Sibu) and the Natural Resources and Environment Board (NREB) Mukah.
Firefighters and supporting teams faced several operational difficulties during the effort. Strong winds were among the main challenges, while limited access to water supplies also affected firefighting activities.
Narrow road access presented an additional challenge for teams operating in the affected area. Such conditions can make it more difficult for personnel and vehicles to reach parts of a forest fire and sustain firefighting operations over an extended period.
Despite the difficulties, the agencies continued working together to contain the affected area and reduce the risk of the fire spreading.
The operation remains focused on the 13 hectares still under observation and firefighting efforts. Teams are expected to continue assessing conditions on the ground as operations proceed.
The coordinated involvement of the fire and rescue service, volunteer firefighters, district operations personnel and environmental authorities reflects the multi-agency approach being used to manage the incident.
With the operation now into its fourth day, the successful extinguishing of 15 hectares marks progress in efforts to bring the situation under control. However, the remaining affected area means monitoring and response activities are still required.
Authorities have not indicated that the operation is complete, with further firefighting and monitoring planned for the following day.
The incident highlights the difficulties emergency crews can face when responding to fires in forested areas, particularly where strong winds, restricted road access and limited water availability complicate operations.
The agencies involved will continue their work in Kut Village as efforts remain focused on containing the remaining fire-affected area and maintaining the safety of the surrounding environment.
