During the current dry spell, forest fires and bushfires occur in several areas in the Brunei Muara District. Forest fires broke out in several places in the Tungku Link area near the Civil Service Institue and Universiti Brunei Darussalam Monday afternoon. The Fire and Rescue Department, has meanwhile received 379 calls on forest fires and 300 calls regarding bushfires from January to July this year. At the same time, the department is carrying out patrols and monitoring activities throughout the district.

Meanwhile, members of the public are also advised against conducting open burning that can worsen the hazy condition. The haze condition was reported as moderate in all the four districts Monday. According to the Meteorological Section of the Civil Aviation Department, such a development might have been due to the recent continuous rainfall that helped stabilised the air quality level and clear the air of haze. Road users passing through the Tungku Link Highway, especially near the area affected by fire, are advised to take extra care as thick smog can affect visibility. They should turn their vehicle headlights on when passing through an area covered in thick smoke. The public is requested to report any bushfires and forestfires to the Fire and Rescue Service Department on Hotline 995.

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