Teak forest burnt

Teak forest burnt

SEMARANG, Central Java: A fire has occurred in the teak forest
which covers an area of 460 hectares in Blora, but no serious
damages have been reported.

Spokesman for the Central Java Forestry Office Toto TS Oedjoe
said the fire early this month only affected the leaves of the
trees, most of which are 10 years old.

He said the fire was quickly extinguished because forests
rangers stayed alert. The local people also lent their hands to
stop the fire, Antara reported. (pan)