Hot Spots in Six Provinces Increase to 542, Ministry of Forestry Strengthens Handling of Forest and Land Fires

JAKARTA, GARISBUMI.com – The number of hot spots with a high level of confidence in six priority provinces for controlling forest and land fires (karhutla) has increased to 542 spots, from 238 spots the day before. The Ministry of Forestry is strengthening handling operations, especially in Central Kalimantan (Kalteng) and South Sumatra (Sumsel), by adapting to field conditions.

Based on monitoring of the Early Detection Information System for Forest and Land Fire Control (SiPongi) as of Monday (12/10/2026) at 21.00 WIB, 1,085 hot spots or Hotspots were detected with a high level of confidence nationally.

This data comes from monitoring satellites NASA Terra/Aqua, NASA SNPP, and NASA NOAA-20. In the six priority provinces, the number of hot spots increased by 304 compared to the previous day.

Central Kalimantan (Kalteng) recorded the highest number, namely 227 points, up from 74 points. Next is South Sumatra (Sumsel) with 147 points, up from 121 points, and South Kalimantan with 113 points, up from 15 points.

Meanwhile, West Kalimantan (Kalbar) recorded 31 points, an increase from 24 points. Jambi rose from four to 24 points, while Riau remained zero.

Strengthened Land and Air Operations

Forestry Minister Raja Juli Antoni reviewed the handling of forest and land fires in the Liang Anggang Protected Forest, Banjarbaru, South Kalimantan, Monday (12/10/2026). The review was carried out with the Governor of South Kalimantan Muhidin and related elements to ensure control operations were running optimally.

During the visit, Raja Juli emphasized four important elements in handling forest and land fires: air operations, ground operations forces, community participation in preventing burning, and law enforcement against violations that cause fires.