The Johor fire and rescue department said the blaze involved a 0.0232ha area of the landfill in Pasir Gudang, Johor. (JBPM pic)PETALING JAYA: A massive fire broke out at a landfill at Jalan Muhibbah in Kampung Pasir Putih, Pasir Gudang, Johor, last night with the flames continuing to rage into the early hours of this morning.

The Johor fire and rescue department confirmed receiving an emergency call regarding the fire at 10.04pm, Berita Harian reported.

"The fire involved a 0.0232ha area of the landfill," the department said in a statement.

Firefighting operations were hampered by a lack of nearby water supply. Seawater was also used to help extinguish the blaze.