inp.polri.go.id - West Nusa Tenggara. Personnel from the Mobile Brigade Corps of the West Nusa Tenggara (NTB) Regional Police, moved quickly to contain a land fire on Sumbawa-Moyo Road, Km. 6, Sumbawa Regency.

The response was carried out after personnel received information about a hotspot in the area. The team was immediately deployed to the location to conduct localization and extinguish the fire to prevent it from spreading. 

The Commander of the Mobile Brigade Unit of the NTB Regional Police, Senior Superintendent Nadi Chaidir, confirmed in Mataram that the speed of personnel in responding to incidents is crucial in handling land fires.

"Upon receiving information about a hotspot, personnel immediately moved to the location to extinguish and localize the fire to prevent it from spreading," he said Thursday (9/17/2026). 

He stated that personnel preparedness in the field is necessary to minimize the impact of land fires. Initial fire response was also directed at preventing the flames from disrupting main traffic access or residential areas around the location.

"Accuracy and preparedness in field response are key to minimizing the impact of land fires," he said.

Personnel then ensured the fire had been completely extinguished before leaving the location. Once conditions were declared safe and under control, all personnel returned to the Detachment Headquarters to continue operational preparedness.

This response was part of the NTB Regional Police Mobile Brigade personnel's response to the land fires, which have the potential to spread if not addressed promptly.

(ad/ax/pr/rs)