#land fires

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Indonesia probes three companies over Jambi wildfires: Minister

Indonesian authorities have launched investigations into three companies in Jambi Province over alleged violations ...

Indonesia deploys 442 Alpha Team soldiers to bolster wildfire response

The Indonesian National Armed Forces (TNI) deployed 442 personnel from four special forces across three branches, ...

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Fighting forest fires means protecting Indonesia's wildlife

Forest and land fires in Ketapang, West Kalimantan, in August 2026 threatened not only vegetation but also forced ...

South Kalimantan's respiratory cases ease after haze spike: govt

Acute respiratory infection cases in Indonesia’s South Kalimantan Province began easing in the 33rd week after ...

Prabowo summons military, police chiefs over Sumatra, Kalimantan fires

President Prabowo Subianto summoned the military and police chiefs for updates on efforts to contain forest and land ...

Health Ministry mobilizes fires response for elderly

The Health Ministry is deploying a comprehensive, emergency health response to protect Indonesia’s elderly ...

Indonesia approves 35 foreign aircraft to fight Kalimantan fires

Indonesia’s Transportation Ministry has granted operational permits for 35 foreign-registered aircraft to support ...

House speaker pushes for inter-ministerial response to wildfires

Speaker of the Indonesian House of Representatives (DPR) Puan Maharani has urged the government to ensure ...

Ministry urges regions to bolster forest, land fire preparednes

Deputy Minister of Home Affairs Ribka Haluk has urged regional governments to enhance their preparedness to face forest ...

TNI uses aerial mapping to speed up West Kalimantan firefighting

An Indonesian military task force from three services is using aerial surveillance and mapping to detect hotspots and ...

President Prabowo closely monitors wildfire response, minister says

Indonesia's Forestry Minister Raja Juli Antoni said President Prabowo Subianto is closely monitoring wildfire ...

Use of local knowledge needed to curb recurring wildfires: minister

Indonesia’s Coordinating Minister for Community Empowerment Abdul Muhaimin Iskandar stressed the importance of ...

West Kalimantan prioritizes orangutan protection amid wildfire risk

The West Kalimantan Natural Resources Conservation Agency (BKSDA) is prioritizing protection of critically endangered ...

Bengkulu urged to prepare early for wildfire risks

Indonesia’s Forestry Ministry urged Bengkulu Province to strengthen wildfire preparedness without waiting for El ...

Central Kalimantan police name 23 suspects in 19 wildfire cases

Central Kalimantan police are handling 19 forest and land fire cases, with 23 people named suspects during Operation ...