inp.polri.go.id - Kubu Raya. The West Kalimantan Regional Police Mobile Brigade Unit has tightened surveillance of areas affected by forest and land fires in Kubu Raya Regency. This measure is being taken to anticipate the re-emergence of hotspots from embers remaining beneath the ground.

Personnel from the West Kalimantan Regional Police Wildfire Alert Team conducted patrols and on-site inspections of several previously fire-affected areas on Wednesday (9/30/2026).

The patrols are part of an early detection effort to ensure there are no embers, smoke, or other signs of hotspots that could potentially develop into new fires.

One of the locations targeted for monitoring is Rasau Jaya Village. At the location, personnel combed the burned area and thoroughly inspected the land.

The Commander of the West Kalimantan Regional Police Mobile Brigade Unit, Senior Superintendent Dede Rojudin, instructed his staff to routinely monitor areas prone to forest and land fires, especially areas that have previously burned.

This monitoring is considered crucial because the characteristics of peatland allow fires to spread beneath the surface, making them invisible to the naked eye. Under certain conditions, embers can reappear and ignite fires if environmental conditions are favorable.

The Patrol Team Commander, Second Police Inspector Gede Muliana, explained that the inspections were conducted to ensure the land was completely safe after a previous fire.

"During the inspection, we combed through the burned land to ensure there was no smoke, embers, or signs of re-ignition. We also urge the public to immediately report any indications of fire to the 110 Call Center or directly to the wildfire post in their area or village," he said.

In addition to conducting searches, personnel also advised residents in the surrounding area not to engage in land burning activities that could trigger forest and land fires.

Head of Public Relations for the West Kalimantan Regional Police, Senior Superintendent Bambang Suharyono, added that preventing forest and land fires requires the involvement of all parties, especially communities living in fire-prone areas.

"Forest and land fire prevention isn't just about starting a fire; it must begin with early detection and ongoing monitoring. We encourage the public to work together to protect the environment, refrain from burning land, and immediately report any smoke or signs of fire," he added, as reported by pontianak.suarakalbar.

The West Kalimantan Regional Police, along with their ranks, will continue to intensify patrols in areas with the potential for forest and land fires. Monitoring burned areas is one preventative measure to ensure that remaining embers do not spark fires again.

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