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Ministry of Forestry Reveals Challenges in Extinguishing Way Kambas Fires
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Ministry of Forestry Reveals Challenges in Extinguishing Way Kambas Fires

From CNN Indonesia · () Indonesian

Translated from Indonesian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Firefighting efforts continue in Indonesia's Way Kambas National Park, with peatland fires proving difficult to contain due to challenging terrain and distant water sources.
  • Authorities are collaborating with various local and national entities, including the military and police, to combat the blazes and prevent them from spreading.
  • Beyond fire suppression, the park is increasing security and patrols to deter other illegal activities like poaching and logging.

Efforts to extinguish forest fires in Indonesia's Way Kambas National Park are ongoing, highlighting the significant challenges faced by authorities. The fires, which began Friday in the Kuala Penet resort area of Lampung Timur Regency, are burning in peatland that is both difficult to access and challenging to manage.

TNWK along with stakeholders continue to make maximum efforts to extinguish the fires.

— MHD Zaidi, Head of the Way Kambas National Park CenterZaidi stated the park's commitment to combating the fires despite the difficult conditions.

Firefighters have had to trek significant distances to reach the affected areas, underscoring the logistical hurdles. "The difficult field conditions, distant water sources, and the characteristics of the peatland itself present unique challenges for the team on the ground," stated MHD Zaidi, head of the Way Kambas National Park Center. Despite these obstacles, Zaidi affirmed that the park, in collaboration with various partners, is making maximum efforts to control the fires and prevent their spread.

The park is working closely with the Lampung Provincial Government, the Indonesian National Armed Forces (TNI), the National Police (POLRI), the Lampung Timur Regency Government, park partners, and local communities. This broad coalition aims to accelerate firefighting and protect the national park.

The difficult field conditions, distant water sources, and the characteristics of the peatland itself present unique challenges for the team on the ground.

— MHD Zaidi, Head of the Way Kambas National Park CenterZaidi explained the specific environmental and logistical challenges hindering firefighting efforts.

Looking ahead, the park plans to intensify security and patrols, particularly in areas prone to fire. This enhanced vigilance will also target other illegal activities such as wildlife poaching, illegal logging, encroachment, and other illicit operations. The park administration expressed gratitude for the collaborative efforts, emphasizing their importance in managing the crisis and safeguarding the Way Kambas National Park.

However, we, along with all parties, continue to make efforts to extinguish and control the fires so they do not spread.

— MHD Zaidi, Head of the Way Kambas National Park CenterZaidi reassured the public about ongoing efforts to contain the fire's expansion.
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Originally published by CNN Indonesia in Indonesian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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