inp.polri.go.id - East Kalimantan. The East Kalimantan Regional Police have named 16 people as suspects in 47 wildfires that occurred in the region.

Of these dozens of cases, the affected area reaches approximately 2,263 hectares. The police are continuing to investigate and ensure each case is processed based on evidence found during the investigation.

East Kalimantan Regional Police Chief, Inspector General Endar Priantoro, stated that his office will coordinate with the East Kalimantan High Prosecutor's Office in handling the forest and land fire cases, including any involvement of individuals, corporations, or other parties.

"Essentially, we, the police, are ready to take a legal approach together with the High Prosecutor's Office, If there are parties involved, whether individuals, corporations, or other parties," Endar said in a statement on Tuesday (9/15/2026).

Endar explained that, based on preliminary investigations, the motive for the forest and land fires is related to land clearing or accidental factors.

Therefore, he reminded the public to stop using fire to clear land, as it can trigger larger, more difficult-to-control fires.

To date, the East Kalimantan Regional Police have not found any evidence indicating corporate involvement in the forest and land fire cases currently being handled.

"So far, we have not received any indication of any corporate involvement. If a corporation is involved, they will certainly be held legally responsible," he added.

Meanwhile, regarding information regarding alleged corporate involvement in forest and land fires in the Indonesian Capital City (IKN), Endar emphasized that every report must be substantiated through the legal process.

"We will see first. It's fine to call it a report, but from a law enforcement perspective, there must be proof," he said.

The East Kalimantan Regional Police ensured that handling forest and land fire cases will continue to be based on facts and evidence found in the field. The public is also asked to help prevent forest and land fires by not clearing land using burning.

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16 Suspects Named in 47 Wildfire Cases in East Kalimantan

inp.polri.go.id - East Kalimantan. The East Kalimantan Regional Police have named 16 people as suspects in 47 wildfires that occurred in the region.

Of these dozens of cases, the affected area reaches approximately 2,263 hectares. The police are continuing to investigate and ensure each case is processed based on evidence found during the investigation.

East Kalimantan Regional Police Chief, Inspector General Endar Priantoro, stated that his office will coordinate with the East Kalimantan High Prosecutor's Office in handling the forest and land fire cases, including any involvement of individuals, corporations, or other parties.

"Essentially, we, the police, are ready to take a legal approach together with the High Prosecutor's Office, If there are parties involved, whether individuals, corporations, or other parties," Endar said in a statement on Tuesday (9/15/2026).

Endar explained that, based on preliminary investigations, the motive for the forest and land fires is related to land clearing or accidental factors.

Therefore, he reminded the public to stop using fire to clear land, as it can trigger larger, more difficult-to-control fires.

To date, the East Kalimantan Regional Police have not found any evidence indicating corporate involvement in the forest and land fire cases currently being handled.

"So far, we have not received any indication of any corporate involvement. If a corporation is involved, they will certainly be held legally responsible," he added.

Meanwhile, regarding information regarding alleged corporate involvement in forest and land fires in the Indonesian Capital City (IKN), Endar emphasized that every report must be substantiated through the legal process.

"We will see first. It's fine to call it a report, but from a law enforcement perspective, there must be proof," he said.

The East Kalimantan Regional Police ensured that handling forest and land fire cases will continue to be based on facts and evidence found in the field. The public is also asked to help prevent forest and land fires by not clearing land using burning.

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