Inp.polri.go.id - Jakarta. A forest and land fire in Sungai Rotan, Muara Enim Regency, South Sumatra, since 26 July 2025 has expanded to 10 hectares despite ongoing firefighting efforts, according to the Regional Disaster Management Agency (BPBD).
“Firefightinghas been ongoing for eight days. Our joint task force managed to extinguish about 4 hectares, but smoke continues rising from around 6 hectares,” said Abdurrozieq Putra, the Head of BPBD Muara Enim, on Sunday (3/8/2025), as quoted by antaranews.com.
The scorched area consists mainly of bush and gelam trees. The remote location prompted BPBD Muara Enim to deploy 91 personnel and specialized equipment, including 15 fire-extinguishing motorcycles, eight portable pumps, and two helicopters conducting 74 water bombing sorties.
Authorities say visibility has declined due to lingering smoke, prompting increased urgency.
(mg/inp/pr/rs)
