The forest fires have resulted in the closing of 77 schools in the West Coast Division with effect to health with the increase in respiratory related illness.[1][10][11][12][13] In addition, 3,000 hectares of Binsuluk Forest Reserve and almost 10,000 hectares of alienated lands have been destroyed in eight districts including Keningau, Beaufort and Sook being the most affected. While the fires in the Trusmadi Forest Reserve destroyed some 660 hectares.[6]