Forest and Land Fires

KN. Forestry Minister Raja Juli Antoni, in a written statement said the core area of the Nusantara Capital City, or IKN, remains a priority for the Indonesian government in handling the forest fires that have raged near the area for weeks. The IKN authority earlier announced that the air quality in the Central Government Core Area (KIPP) in the new capital remains in good condition based on the “Air Quality Index” measurements. Air quality is one of the key concerns to protect the core area of IKN from the impact of forest and land fires.

Jambi authorities have handled 75 forest and land fire cases through law enforcement from Jan. 1 to Sep. 14. Of the cases, 60 remain under investigation, while 15 have entered the formal inquiry stage. Joint teams continue firefighting operations on the ground and from the air, using water-bombing helicopters under the command of Jambi Forest and Land Fire Response Acting Chief Brigadier General Nyamin. In Indragiri Hilir Regency, Riau, police arrested 10 suspects over fires that burned 473 hectares across eight districts. Investigators seized evidence including matches, bladed weapons, and an excavator.

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