Prabowo Summons TNI Commander and INP Chief for Wildfire Handling Update
President Prabowo Subianto requested an update on the handling of forest and land fires in several areas of Sumatra and Kalimantan.
President Prabowo Subianto requested an update on the handling of forest and land fires in several areas of Sumatra and Kalimantan.
The Muara Enim Sub-regional Police in South Sumatra is strengthening its wildfire prevention efforts by visiting residents door-to-door.
The Indonesian National Police (INP) strengthens the effort of preventing wildfire across the country.
West Java Regional Police Chief Inspector General Pipit Rismanto reminded the public to be more vigilant and work together to prevent forest and land fires.
The Ministry of Forestry has temporarily closed nine national parks deemed at risk of wildfire as a mitigation measure while maintaining effective fire management.
The government remains vigilant against forest and land fires despite a downward trend in the number of hotspots in several regions in Indonesia.
Forestry Minister Raja Juli Antoni stated that the government will maximize weather modification operations (OMC), water bombing, and ground task forces to handle forest and land fires throughout September 2026.
The Riau Regional Police continues to monitor forest and land fires beyond extinguishing fires.
The Indonesian National Police (INP) continues to strengthen wildfire prevention efforts by prioritizing preventive measures through direct public education.
The Indonesian National Police (INP), the Indonesian National Military (TNI), Regional Disaster Management Agency (BPBD) and all related elements moved swiftly to extinguish the wildfire in Sungai Abang Village, Sarolangun, on Thursday (8/27/2026).
The Jambi Regional Police Chief, Inspector General Krisno Halomoan Siregar, along with the Gapu Military Command Brigadier General Nyamin, accompanied Jambi Governor Al Haris in monitoring and evaluating the wildfire handling in East Tanjung Jabung Regency on Thursday (8/27/2026).
The East Kalimantan Regional Police, along with its sub-regional police, continue to strengthen law enforcement measures against alleged forest and land fires crime within the East Kalimantan Regional Police jurisdiction.