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Strong winds hinder efforts to contain a 51.4-hectare peat fire in Punggai

Strong winds are complicating firefighting efforts at a 51.4-hectare peat fire in Punggai.

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The fire may worsen and create wider smoke or evacuation risks if containment fails.

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  1. Strong winds complicate efforts to put out 51.4ha Punggai peat fire ↗thestar.com.my · Recorded source date: Aug 25, 2026, 8:02 AM UTC
  2. Punggai bushfire razes 51.4 ha area in Johor's Kota Tinggi ↗asiaone.com · Recorded source date: Aug 25, 2026, 3:46 PM UTC

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