World · Malaysia Bureau
Major fire at Penang landfill continues to burn despite firefighting efforts
A significant fire outbreak at the Pulau Burung Solid Waste Landfill Site in Nibong Tebal, Penang, has left 40 percent of one sector still actively burning. Firefighting operations are ongoing to contain the blaze.
LSN Malaysia ·
NIBONG TEBAL — A fire that erupted at the Pulau Burung Solid Waste Landfill Site has forced emergency responders to mount sustained firefighting operations in the Penang district. The incident, which broke out overnight, has affected a substantial portion of the facility's waste management area.
Authorities reported that approximately 40 percent of one sector at the landfill remained actively burning as containment efforts continued. The scale of the fire has necessitated a coordinated response from local firefighting teams working to prevent the blaze from spreading to other areas of the facility.
The Pulau Burung landfill, a key waste disposal site serving the greater Penang region, has experienced operational disruptions as a result of the incident. Firefighting crews have been deployed to manage the spread and intensity of the flames across the affected waste pile.
The cause of the fire is under investigation. Authorities have not yet released details regarding potential environmental impact or timeline for full containment of the blaze. Updates on the situation are expected as emergency operations continue.