Selangor Fire and Rescue Department (JBPM) Assistant Director of Operations Ashrul Riezal Asbar said the department received an emergency call at 10.06 am, prompting the deployment of a team from the Bestari Jaya Fire and Rescue Station (BBP) to the scene. — File picture by Choo Choy May Summary A fire broke out in a two-acre hilly forest area in Bandar Puncak Alam on the morning of July 27, prompting firefighting operations. The Selangor Fire and Rescue Department received an emergency call at 10:06 am, leading to the deployment of a team from the Bestari Jaya Fire and Rescue Station. Firefighters are constructing firebreaks and conducting extinguishing operations with assistance from the Saujana Volunteer Firefighting Team. No casualties have been reported, and efforts to control the blaze are still in progress. First Published: Monday, 27 Jul 2026 3:42 PM MYT SHAH ALAM, July 27 — A fire involving an estimated two-acre hilly forest area in Bandar Puncak Alam broke out this morning, with firefighting operations currently underway.Selangor Fire and Rescue Department (JBPM) Assistant Director of Operations Ashrul Riezal Asbar said the department received an emergency call at 10.06 am, prompting the deployment of a team from the Bestari Jaya Fire and Rescue Station (BBP) to the scene.“Fire engines arrived at the location at 10.34 am and found that the fire involved a hilly forest area estimated to be about two acres in size.“Firefighters are currently constructing firebreaks and carrying out extinguishing operations with assistance from the Saujana Volunteer Firefighting Team (PBS),” he said in a statement today.Ashrul Riezal said the operation involves four personnel and a Fire Rescue Tender (FRT) from BBP Bestari Jaya, while PBS Saujana deployed four members to assist in controlling the blaze.No casualties have been reported so far, and firefighting efforts are ongoing. — Bernama