Inp.polri.go.id - Jambi. The Jambi Regional Police uncovered 19 land and forest fire (karhutla) cases, naming 16 suspects and recording 112.35 hectares of burned land from January to October 2026, official sources confirmed in Jambi on Friday (30/10/2026).

"The Jambi Police is committed to strictly taking law enforcement action against land and forest fire offenses based on physical evidence and legal regulations," said Jambi Police Chief Inspector General Widodo during a press briefing at the police headquarters.

He detailed that four cases have progressed to Phase II, while several major cases remain under active investigation, including a 76.6-hectare fire at PT. SH in Sarolangun Regency and fires within concession areas in Merangin, Batanghari, and Muaro Jambi regencies. Common illegal modes include burning forest areas for agricultural land clearing and unauthorized plantation activities inside protected forest zones.

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