MUKAH, Aug. 2 -- A forest fire near Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM) Mukah that began on July 18 has now scorched a total of 105.98 hectares, with firefighting efforts still ongoing.

Zone 4 Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba) Sibu chief Andy Alie said current operations are focused on Sector 3a and 3b near the airport runway, and Sector 1 near a sago plantation, which are areas that pose risks of spreading to nearby villages and plantations.

"As of Saturday, the estimated area affected in the three main sectors is 30.65 hectares, bringing the total land impacted by the fire to 105.98 hectares," he said when contacted.

He said Sector 1 involved 5.32 hectares, while Sectors 2 and 3 covered 25.33 hectares. Although light rain has helped re...