KARIMUN -- The Rescue and Firefighting Team of PT TIMAH Tbk’s Kundur Area was deployed to assist in extinguishing a land fire that occurred in Sawang Subdistrict, West Kundur District, Karimun Regency, on Sunday (January 25, 2026).
The land fire had raised concerns among residents because the location was not far from a densely populated residential area. Upon learning of the situation, PT TIMAH Tbk acted swiftly by dispatching its team to the site to prevent the fire from spreading.
The Head of Sawang Subdistrict, Azman, expressed his appreciation and gratitude to PT TIMAH Tbk for its prompt response in helping residents handle the fire.
“I received information from the community that a fire had occurred in RT 02 around Jalan Lapangan Bola. Together with residents, we tried to extinguish the fire, but our efforts were not yet optimal. We then contacted PT TIMAH’s firefighting team, and it didn’t take long before they arrived at the location. Thank God, the fire was successfully extinguished,” said Azman.
He admitted that he had been worried the fire would spread to residential areas, considering how close the fire location was to people’s homes.
Similarly, the Head of West Kundur District, Yusufian, also expressed his appreciation for the quick response of PT TIMAH Tbk’s firefighting team, which was considered very helpful in controlling the fire before it spread further.
“We would like to thank PT TIMAH Tbk, the firefighting team, and the community who worked hand in hand to put out the fire. Hopefully, there will be no more forest and land fires in the West Kundur District area in the future,” Yusufian said.
PT TIMAH Tbk’s swift action in assisting with the handling of this land fire serves as tangible proof of the company’s commitment to supporting environmental safety and providing protection for communities around its operational areas. (*)
