World · Malaysia Bureau
Fire destroys 2.42 hectares at FRIM research facility in Perak
A forest fire at the Forest Research Institute of Malaysia's Bidor campus consumed approximately 2.42 hectares of vegetation before being brought under control. Operations at the facility resumed on the morning following the incident.
LSN Malaysia ·
A fire at the Forest Research Institute of Malaysia (FRIM) in Bidor, Perak, destroyed about 2.42 hectares of forest area before firefighting teams managed to contain the blaze. The incident occurred at the research facility, which serves as a key hub for forestry studies and conservation efforts in the region.
Emergency responders worked through the night to extinguish the flames and prevent further spread into surrounding vegetation. The swift containment effort helped limit the environmental impact and protect adjacent areas of the forest reserve.
FIRM officials confirmed that operations at the Bidor campus resumed the following morning after preliminary damage assessments were completed. Investigations into the cause of the fire have been initiated, with authorities working to determine how the blaze started and whether any structures or research facilities were damaged.
The incident highlights ongoing challenges faced by forest reserves across Malaysia during periods of dry weather. FRIM continues to implement fire prevention measures and maintain emergency response protocols to protect its research infrastructure and forest holdings.