President Prabowo Subianto has ordered additional equipment and personnel to expedite the handling of wildfires in four provinces in Sumatra, even though the situation is relatively under control.
President Prabowo Subianto reiterated the prohibition against anyone clearing land by burning and asked authorities to strengthen education and law enforcement to prevent wildfire.
President Prabowo Subianto expressed his appreciation for the handling of forest and land fires in Riau, which has successfully reduced the burned area from approximately 16,000 hectares to around 900 hectares.
President Prabowo Subianto has requested that Way Kambas National Park in Lampung receive special attention in forest and land fire management after hotspots were discovered in the conservation area.
President Prabowo Subianto has asked his staff to investigate the land burning cases that cause wildfire, which is suspected to be carried out by individuals with links to certain corporations.
Minister of State Secretary Prasetyo Hadi announced that President Prabowo Subianto will review the handling of forest and land fires (karhutla) in Sumatra, specifically in Riau, Jambi, and South Sumatra.
The Mobile Brigade Corps shows concern to the people affected by the earthquake in Manggarai Regency, East Nusa Tenggara (NTT) by providing free health service.
Joint personnel were deployed to prevent the wildfire and to anticipate the impact of the haze on the community in South Sumatra. Patrols were conducted in several vulnerable areas, including Samo Raso Hamlet, Bayung Lencir District, and Pekale Village, Sungai Keruh District.
The Indragiri Hilir (Inhil) Sub-regional Police Chief, Superintendent Donny Eko Listianto leads the wildfire and hotspot handling effort in Sentosa Hamlet, Gaung Sub-district on Sunday (8/23/2026).
Serang Sub-regional Police delivers clean water aid to the people of Carenang Village, Serang Regency, on Sunday (8/23/2026).
Commission III of the Indonesian House of Representatives (DPR RI) commends the Indonesian National Police (INP) for their commitment to uncovering the main actors behind the forest and land fires in Sumatra and Kalimantan.
The Mobile Brigade of Gorontalo Regional Police provides clean water aid to the people of Isimu Raya Village, Gorontalo Regency.
