TheIndonesia.co - The disaster mitigation office (BPBD) in Riau province has confirmed that forest and land fires have burned at least 85-hectare area in Rokan Hilir regency in the province while collective efforts to extinguish the fires continue.
Head of BPBD Riau M Edy Afrizal said his office has been working with the military, the police, and forest fire control unit Manggala Agni to continue the attempt to put out fires in three locations in the regency.
“The three locations of the forest and land fires in Rokan Hilir are Labuhan Tangga Besar, Teluk Nilap, and Raja Bejamu,” Afrizal confirmed on Wednesday, July 13, as reported by Antara.
According to him, fires burn a relatively large area in Labuhan Tangga Besar in Bangko subdistrict, but aerial photograph has reportedly showed improvement, and it’s expected that the fire can be entirely extinguished within the next few days.
Baca Juga
“The areas that have been burned in Rokan Hilir so far have reached 85 hectares, and the attempt to put out the fire is expected to be optimized alongside other agencies who support the efforts in the field,” the BPBD Riau leader said.
Water bomber helicopter has also been deployed to assist the effort.
Tag
Terkini
- Indonesia and Qatar Sign Pact to Boost Strategic Ties
- Air Force Chief Praises President's Commitment to Air Defense
- Dear Public Servants, Please Pay Attention If You Want to Travel Abroad
- Indonesia Prepares Negotiation Packages for US Reciprocal Tariff Policy
- Prabowo and Anwar Discuss Impact of US Tariffs on ASEAN Countries
- Indonesia and France Strengthen Economic Ties Amid US Tariff Policy
- The Unsung Heroes of the Cemetery: The Life of a Cemetery Worker
- Remembering Val Kilmer: A Legendary Presence in Cinema
- Minister Ensuring Smooth Flow at Bakauheni Port During Eid Return Trip
- Pulo Gebang Predicts Surge in Post-Eid Traffic: Peak Expected
Berita Terkait
-
East Nusa Tenggara Warned of Prolonged Drought Amid Long Days Without Rain
-
BMKG Warns of Potential Forest, Land Fires in West Manggarai
-
BMKG Issues Drought Warning in 7 Areas in East Nusa Tenggara
-
Child Went Missing While Bathing in Indragiri River in Riau
-
Central Kalimantan Anticipates, Braces for Potential Forest, Land Fires
-
Afghan Refugees Protest in Pekanbaru, Demand Resettlement
-
Regent Warns Against Slash-and-Burn as Fire Risk Heightened in Kalimantan
-
Nine Forest Burners in Riau Arrested
-
Up to 67% of South Sumatra Prone to Land and Forest Fires: Forestry Office
-
BMKG Warns of 11 Fire-Prone Areas in East Nusa Tenggara