- Drought and fires are increasing trans-boundary haze risk in Kalimantan, driven by El Nino conditions, affecting regional stability.
- Intensifying dry season and fire risk in Borneo provinces, leading to haze affecting air quality in Sarawak.
- El Nino causes drier conditions in Sumatra and Kalimantan.
- Forest and land fires intensify across islands
Prabowo Subianto ordered investigations into fires in Sumatra and Kalimantan.
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Updated Sep 17
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Prabowo Subianto ordered investigations into fires in Sumatra and Kalimantan.
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What this event is mainly aboutHow it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.Prabowo Subianto ordered investigations into the ongoing fires in Sumatra and Kalimantan.1 source
Prabowo consulted ITB experts while addressing the national fire crisis in Indonesia.1 source
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Forest and land fires intensify across islandsAlso in this story
- Fire broke out near border districts in East Kalimantan, Indonesia.
- Fires in Sumatra and Kalimantan, which are part of Indonesia, are causing haze that is affecting the Philippines. El Niño is cited as a major catalyst.
The entities involved
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Prabowo Subianto
President of the Republic of Indonesia
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Sumatra
island in western Indonesia, westernmost of the Sunda Islands
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Kalimantan
Indonesian part of the island of Borneo
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- Fires are raging in Kalimantan and Sumatra, sparking public pressure on Jakarta via social media and open letters.
- Smoke from forest fires originating in Kalimantan is now traveling to Jakarta.