A fire behind Penang International Airport's cargo terminal on Wednesday had passengers and the social media in a frenzy.

Fortunately, according to the Fire and Rescue Department, the smoke was not from a fire in the airport but from a bushfire outside its perimeter.

Malaysia Airports Sdn Bhd senior manager Mohd Nadzim Hashim said no flights were delayed by the smoke.

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https://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2020/01/01/bushfire-reported-close-to-penang-airport