National Forest and Forestry Hotspots Down, South Sumatra (Sumsel) Records 184 Spots and Riau Zero

The rescue operation involved the Wildlife Rescue Unit Team and Operations Under the Control of the West Kalimantan (Kalbar) BKSDA, the Indonesian Nature Rehabilitation Initiation Foundation, the Palung Foundation, as well as village forest management communities.

People who find wild animals out of their habitat or affected by fire are asked not to catch, chase, feed or evacuate the animals independently.

Residents are advised to maintain a safe distance, note the location, document conditions if possible, then contact the nearest KSDA Hall officer.

People are asked to be aware of the impact of smoke

The Ministry of Forestry urges people in affected areas to continue monitoring air quality. If conditions worsen, people are advised to reduce outdoor activities and use masks when they have to do activities outside the home.

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

The public and business actors are also reminded again not to clear or clear land by burning.

If they find smoke, hot spots, burning activities, or affected wildlife, the public is asked to immediately report it to officers so that treatment can be carried out as early as possible.