Sabah Fire Dept issues stern warning as eight areas hit by 12‑day dry spell

Sabah Fire Dept issues stern warning as eight areas hit by 12‑day dry spell

KOTA KINABALU, Aug 18 — Eight areas across seven districts in Sabah are experiencing a prolonged dry spell, with between 12 and 14 consecutive days without rain recorded as of yesterday.Sabah Fire and Rescue Department (JBPM) director Mohd Pisar Aziz said areas that had gone without rain for more than a week were categorised as being at high risk of fires and haze.“Therefore, the Fire and Rescue Department is issuing a stern warning to the publi…