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Gorontalo police urge residents to guard against wildfires in hot, dry weather

From Republika · () Indonesian

Translated from Indonesian and summarized by DistantNews. Read the original for the full story.

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  • Gorontalo police warned that hot, dry weather could increase the risk of forest and land fires.
  • Authorities urged residents not to clear land or dispose of waste by burning, and to extinguish fires and embers completely.
  • Smokers were asked not to discard cigarette butts carelessly, while residents were told to report fires immediately.

Hot and dry weather in Gorontalo has prompted police to warn residents about the risk of forest and land fires.

Preventing forest and land fires requires the role of the entire community, so we ask residents not to clear or clean land by burning.

— Marupa SagalaThe Gorontalo police spokesman urged residents to avoid using fire for land clearing.

Police spokesman Marupa Sagala said fires could spread quickly if people did not take precautions. He urged residents not to clear or clean land by burning it, saying preventing fires required the involvement of the entire community.

Small fires can move into other areas when vegetation dries out and strong winds blow. Police also warned people not to burn rubbish carelessly. Anyone who does use fire must keep it under supervision and make sure every flame and ember has been fully extinguished.

Every resident must also ensure that the fire has been completely extinguished after carrying out activities involving an ignition source.

— Marupa SagalaHe stressed the need to put out flames and embers fully.

The warning also targeted motorists and pedestrians who smoke. Police asked them not to throw cigarette butts in locations that are dry or otherwise vulnerable to fire. Residents who see a fire or a hotspot should report it immediately to police or the relevant authorities.

Preventing forest and land fires is a shared responsibility.

— Marupa SagalaSagala’s closing appeal called for community participation.
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