Bali wildfire: 48 hectares burned in Buleleng Hills, now extinguished

A significant forest and land fire in Bali's Buleleng Regency has been successfully extinguished, according to the National Disaster Management Agency (BNPB). The blaze scorched an estimated 48 hectares of hilly vegetation, marking the largest land fire reported to the agency over the preceding two days.

Abdul Muhari, Head of the BNPB Disaster Data, Information, and Communication Center, confirmed that the site is now safe and under control following the efforts of a joint team. The fire reportedly began on Friday, July 17, engulfing dry grassy areas in the hills of Pemuteran Village. The flames were visible from the Villa Bukit Kursi tourist area.

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Conditions at the site are now reported to be safe and under control after a joint team successfully extinguished the fire.

In response, the Buleleng Regional Disaster Management Agency (BPBD) mobilized a joint team, including local BPBD personnel, military, police, the fire department, and residents, to combat the spread. Ground suppression efforts were crucial in preventing the fire from reaching nearby residential areas. The BNPB emphasized the need for continued public and stakeholder vigilance against potential new hotspots, particularly in dry vegetation during the ongoing dry season.

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We urge the public and stakeholders to remain vigilant regarding the potential for new hotspots, especially across dry vegetation during the dry season.