GEORGE TOWN: It has been more than 12 hours, but the state Fire and Rescue Department is still fighting a blaze at a one-acre illegal dumpsite in Tanjung Tokong, Penang.
Firemen are also trying to find the source as smoke is seen billowing from the bottom of the dump layer.
The Penang Island City Council provided a backhoe to assist in making a"fire break" so that the blaze does not spread. Residents, especially those staying at the Marina Bay Condominium located near the area, have been affected by air pollution.Representatives from the Environment Department, Penang Island City Council as well as state Environment Committee chairman Phee Boon Poh also visited the scene Thursday .
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