SIBU, June 27 -- A forest and oil palm estate spanning approximately 60 hectares in Batu 9, Jalan Oya, has been engulfed by fire in a large-scale blaze that can be seen from the air, prompting authorities to deploy drones for aerial monitoring.

Sibu Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba) Zone 4 chief Andy Alie confirmed that the fire, which began on June 24, continues to spread across an oil palm plantation, torching felled palm oil lots and encroaching into forested land within the estate.

"As of 4.40pm yesterday, approximately 60 hectares of land have already been destroyed by the flames.

"Our teams, along with the Department of Environment (NREB), are actively monitoring and documenting the situation," said Andy when contacted today.

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