West Kalimantan Forest Fires
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Indonesian authorities are investigating four corporations for alleged involvement in forest and land fires in West Kalimantan. President Prabowo Subianto visited the region to assess firefighting efforts, as 198 high-confidence hotspots were detected. The Indonesian Air Force deployed aircraft for weather modification operations to combat the fires.
Four corporations under investigation in West Kalimantan for forest fire involvement
- Indonesian authorities are investigating four corporations in West Kalimantan for alleged involvement in forest and land fires (karhutla). - Minister of State Secretary Prasetyo Hadi stated that the government will not hesitate to take strict action, including revoking permits, against companies found violating regulations. - President Prabowo Subianto has emphasized strict law enforcement again…
President Prabowo Inspects Forest Fire Handling in West Kalimantan
- President Prabowo Subianto visited West Kalimantan to directly assess the handling of forest and land fires. - He led a limited meeting on fire management and inspected affected areas. - The governm…
Indonesia: 198 High-Confidence Hotspots Detected in West Kalimantan
- The National Disaster Management Agency (BNPB) detected 198 high-confidence hotspots in West Kalimantan, Indonesia, within the past 24 hours. - The majority of these hotspots were concentrated in th…
Indonesian Air Force Bolsters Firefighting Operations in West Kalimantan with Weather Modification Aircraft
- The Indonesian Air Force deployed a CASA A-2117 aircraft to bolster weather modification operations in West Kalimantan. - This deployment aims to combat the increasing risk of forest and land fires …