Kuningan forest catches fire

Kuningan forest catches fire

KUNINGAN, West Java: Fire swept through scores of hectares of
forests yesterday, injuring one person and threatening nearby
residential areas.

Antara reported that the fire broke out on Saturday on Tegal
Bodas hill near the Ciremai mount on Saturday. The cause of the
fire was not known.

Forest rangers trying to localize the fire said they feared
the flames may get out of hand due to strong winds.

"Many hectares of pine trees will burn down if the fire is not
contained," a village official said. (pan)