KLANG: Raging forest fires have destroyed a large chunk of the Kuala Langat Selatan forest reserve as more hotspots are detected, aggravated by the dry weather and wind conditions.
The authorities have expressed concern that the present hot spell could cause the fires to spread rapidly and turn the area into a furnace.
After the first round of fires were put out last week, they have since spotted at least 16 new hotspots, mostly due to open burning activities.
The forest fires are believed to be caused by farmers who habitually burn their land to prepare for the planting of new crops.