Hotspots have decreased to 487 points, peat fires and air quality are still a concern

In West Kalimantan (Kalbar), a fire at one location in Ketapang has been controlled. The team continues to check the field to ensure there are no heat sources or embers left behind.

Handling also continues in Sarolangun, Batang Hari, and Tanjung Jabung Timur, Jambi. In Sarolangun, the team carried out direct extinguishing, blocking the front of the fire, widening fire breaks and cooling. Canals are used as a water source in peat areas.

Some locations have been extinguished, while other locations still require further treatment.

A total of 61 Air Fleets were alerted

To support forest and land fire control, the government has alerted 61 air fleet units. A total of 17 units were prepared for patrols and Weather Modification Operations, while 44 units were used for water spraying from the air or water bombing.

On land, Manggala Agni works with BNPB, TNI, Polri, BMKG, BPBD, local government, community, volunteers and the business world.

Operations include patrolling, checking hot spots, direct extinguishing, blocking the spread, wetting, sweeping heat and cooling.

Especially in peatlands, the disappearance of flames on the surface is not yet a sign that the fire has been extinguished. Embers can persist and spread beneath the surface so wetting and cooling must be continued until the location is deemed safe from potential re-ignition.