President Prabowo Deploys 60,000 Personnel to Tackle Forest Fires

Published 2026-10-19

President Prabowo Subianto has demonstrated a firm stance in addressing the issue of forest fires in Indonesia. The government is now deploying resources on a large scale to ensure that the fires can be extinguished immediately and their impact on the environment minimized.

In this handling effort, the government has deployed more than 60,000 joint personnel to the field. These officers consist of various agencies working together to extinguish hotspots in areas affected by forest fires.

In addition to human resources, the government has also deployed significant technological and air transport support. A total of 48 aircraft and helicopters have been prepared to assist the extinguishing process from the air, especially in areas difficult for ground teams to reach.

This swift action is taken as a form of the government's seriousness in maintaining environmental sustainability and public health. Forest fires often cause haze that disrupts residents' activities, making rapid handling a top priority at this time.

the government hopes that with the deployment of these massive resources, forest fires can be resolved immediately. The public is also urged to remain vigilant and cooperate with the authorities in protecting the environment so that similar incidents do not recur in the future.

Sources: lensaindonesia

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