Fire Hotspots @ 13.09.2019
(The World is on fire – the latest satellite imaging shows Amazon is still burning. So is the Central Africa and Indonesia – Source)
(Malaysia & Indonesia hotspots – is the Indonesian Government still in denial? Source)
Tag: Fire
Indonesia Fire Hotspots & Haze
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(No smoke without fire – the problem is haze does not respect borders. The hot spots are mainly emitting from Indonesia. Image source: ASMC)
It is becoming unbearable in the last few days – the quality of air in the country especially within the Klang Valley.
Johan Setia in Selangor was “very unhealthy” according to the Environment Department’s (DoE) Air Pollution Index this morning, the sole location in Malaysia to be rated so after the smog subsided in Rompin, Pahang last night.
Smoke Gets In My Eyes, Again!
Read these first
- Haze – The “Real” cause of it
- Unwanted Gift from “Burners”
- “Pak Turuts” reacts to Pak Lah’s act
- When Government think is the best time to reveal the daily API?
(The hotspots in Indonesia is a yearly affair and it some how had become “tolerable” when by right it should not be the case.… Click to read the rest
Seriously, It’s Only Common Sense, Right?
(It is common sense that petrol stations have plenty of flammable fuel, so imagine seeing a fire at the petrol station. Now imagine if you are next to it or worst, you and your love ones in the inferno. Image source: http://www.greentechmedia.com)
You probably have seen the above sign at your nearest petrol station but you probably acted as an idiot and ignored it anyway.
Nice But Short-Sighted?
It’s good to be back…but I catch cold once arrived, sigh
(My usual lunch when I was away – the portion was big and it was good but seriously the noodles back in Malaysia is still the best – plenty of “ajinamoto” and much cheaper too. Photos & videos captured on Nokia N8)
And immediately after my return to home, I have been busy with…eating.… Click to read the rest
Unexpected Reporting
After couple of months of blogging, I realised that one of the essential items that a Blogger should have with him / her, all time, is a digital camera (I guess after the issue of the Squatgate, camera phone is also now acceptable) . It is because you will never know when you will be at the right place and at the right time to capture certain moments in camera.
… Click to read the rest Fire Drills – How serious are you?
(No matter how old I am, I am still fascinated by the sound and looks of a fire truck. Picture – Malaysian Fire Trucks – source: www.iveco-magirus.de )
We had a fire drill yesterday – it was a yearly event at the building where I am working. The fire drill went smoothly and like a clock work.
… Click to read the rest We had a fire drill yesterday – it was a yearly event at the building where I am working. The fire drill went smoothly and like a clock work.
Haze – The “Real” cause of it
Everyone knows that the source of the haze – it is from opening burning and Indonesia is the biggest culprit of all. It is not a secret. Everyone knows. But do you want to know the real cause of haze? Poor farmer in Indonesia? Nah, you are wrong!
This is what I think is the real cause.… Click to read the rest