National hotspot Drops to 527 Points, Central Kalimantan (Kalteng) Actually Increases

People in affected areas are asked to follow air quality information and local government directions. When air quality worsens, the ministry recommends reducing outdoor activities and using masks if you have to do activities outside.

Special attention needs to be given to children, pregnant women, the elderly, and people with respiratory problems or chronic diseases.

Apart from having an impact on the air, forest and land fires can disrupt the habitat, food sources and movement routes of wild animals. The Natural Resources Conservation Agency (BKSDA) together with related units continue to monitor and handle affected animals based on field assessments.

Residents who find animals injured, trapped in fires, or entering residential areas are asked to keep their distance and not evacuate them themselves. The location and condition of animals can be reported to BKSDA or the nearest forestry officer.

The Ministry of Forestry has again reminded the public and business actors not to clear or clear land by burning. Forest and land fire conditions can change depending on the weather, land conditions and activities in the field.