KUALA LUMPUR, March 19 -- The Selangor Forestry Department has temporarily sealed off the entrance to Bukit Broga in Semenyih to the public due the forest fire last Sunday, said Selangor public health and environment committee chairman Jamaliah Jamaluddin.

She said the closure was a proactive measure to ensure public safety.

"Barriers along with closure notices have been installed at the entrance of Bukit Broga until further notice as the area is popular among hikers.

"The Selangor Forestry Department will also update the status through its official website and Facebook page," she said in a statement today.

Yesterday, a fire destroyed 0.8 hectare of forest in Bukit Broga. The fire involved the hill's peak, which is a popular recreatio...