Forest Fires Alert in Indonesia! Neighboring Countries Also Affected
More than 202 thousand hectares have been damaged in forest fires in Indonesia's Kalimantan region. Malaysia has offered firefighting assistance.
The fight against the forest and land fires that have been ongoing for months in Southeast Asia continues. The Indonesian government has stepped up firefighting operations to bring the fires in the Kalimantan region under control.
26 Aerial Interventions Carried Out
Indonesian Forestry Minister Raja Juli Antoni announced that water was dropped from the air 26 times in central parts of Kalimantan.
It was reported that 6 firefighting helicopters standing by for intervention have not yet been able to join the operations due to poor visibility.
Offer of Assistance from Malaysia
Malaysia has offered to send 3 helicopters and 52 personnel to support the firefighting efforts.
Meanwhile, Singapore is preparing to issue precautionary notices to certain Indonesian companies over haze pollution caused by the fires.
More Than 202 Thousand Hectares Damaged
According to data from the Indonesian Ministry of Forestry, the area affected by the fires in the first seven months of the year exceeded 202 thousand hectares.
The long-standing fires are putting pressure on the environment and public health, as well as the regional economy.
