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Strong winds hinder efforts to contain a 51.4-hectare peat fire in Punggai
Malaysia
First seen: Aug 25, 2026, 8:02 AM UTCUpdated: Aug 25, 2026, 3:46 PM UTC
WHAT HAPPENED
Strong winds are complicating firefighting efforts at a 51.4-hectare peat fire in Punggai.
SO WHAT?
The fire may worsen and create wider smoke or evacuation risks if containment fails.
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