BNPB Names 44 Suspects in Riau Forest Fires, Govt Confirm Intentional Burning
Indonesia names 44 suspects in Riau forest fires, linking blazes to palm oil land clearing. Get the full update on enforcement and impact here.
Indonesia names 44 suspects in Riau forest fires, linking blazes to palm oil land clearing. Get the full update on enforcement and impact here.
Riau Police investigate a 100-hectare land fire in Rokan Hilir amid soaring hotspot numbers. Police vow legal action. Read the full story.
BMKG Pekanbaru reports 294 wildfire hotspots in Riau, with most in Rokan Hilir, as dry season peaks. Read the full update and public warning here.
The West Aceh Regency BPBD (Regional Disaster Management Agency) has again recorded nine hectares of community-owned land burning in the area.
The Meteorology, Climatology, and Geophysics Agency (BMKG) has warned the people of Aceh's west coast to be aware of the potential of land fires.
Indonesia is strengthening diplomatic engagement with countries affected by cross-border haze as forest fire season looms. Learn more,
The Indonesian National Police (INP) is intensifying efforts to prevent forest and land fires, locally known as karhutla, by involving various stakeholders across sectors. Read more.
The Regional Disaster Management Agency (BPBD) of East Kotawaringin, Central Kalimantan, is urging the public and relevant sectors to stay alert for forest and land fires during the expected dry season from August to September. Read more.
Coordinating Minister for Political and Security Affairs Budi Gunawan has launched a Special Desk on Forest and Land Fire Mitigation to address Indonesia’s escalating wildfire risks. Learn more.
The National Disaster Management Agency (BNPB) recorded 629 cases of forest and land fires in several regions in Indonesia throughout 2024.
The Indonesian National Police and the Ministry of Forestry have signed a memorandum of understanding to regulate business activities within forest areas. Learn more!
The National Disaster Management Agency reported ongoing efforts to extinguish a fire consuming 10 hectares in Karo Regency, North Sumatra, with no casualties. Read more about the situation!
