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Part of 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.

How could the fires raging in Kalimantan affect South Kalimantan?

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South Kalimantan faces operational strain as fires rage across Kalimantan The fires raging across Kalimantan are currently underway in South Kalimantan, requiring significant resource deployment and operational focus. Firefighting efforts are being supported by 60,177 personnel from various agencies, including fire departments, the military, and the Forestry Ministry. The primary focus of these operations is extinguishing the fires and preventing them from spreading further across the affected provinces.

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  • Firefighting was underway across 639 hectares in six provinces, particularly in Kalimantan and Sumatra.antaranews.com
  • Ground firefighting operations are supported by 60,177 personnel from fire departments, the military, police, the Forestry Ministry, regional forestry agencies and volunteers.antaranews.com
  • The main focus is now on two provinces, Central Kalimantan and South Sumatra.antaranews.com

Why it matters

The fires represent a national disaster, prompting political attention and the deployment of military and governmental resources. The scale of the crisis, involving hundreds of thousands of personnel, indicates a severe operational challenge for the affected provinces.

South Kalimantan, as part of the larger region of Kalimantan, is directly involved in this crisis. The ongoing fires and the massive resource mobilization required to combat them place significant strain on the province's local operational capacity and safety infrastructure.

What we don't know yet

  • How will the weather-modification operations affect the speed of fire containment in South Kalimantan?
  • What specific resources are being allocated to South Kalimantan to support the 60,177 personnel involved in firefighting?

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The rainy season spreads more widely in mid-to-late October 2026This would accelerate the extinguishing of fires, potentially reducing the operational strain on South Kalimantan.
The fires continue to spread rapidly despite aerial and ground operationsThe operational disruption and safety risks for South Kalimantan would intensify, requiring further emergency measures.

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  • About East Kalimantan

    If the fires are raging across Kalimantan, how might the operational strain in South Kalimantan affect neighboring East Kalimantan?

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  • About Riau

    Given that the fires are affecting Sumatra, what specific risks does Riau face from the current fire spread?

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  • About West Sumatra

    Since the fires are impacting South Sumatra, what is the risk of the fire front moving into West Sumatra?

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The full eventFires Rage in Kalimantan; Indonesia Deploys Military Response Everything aboutSouth Kalimantan

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