Raja Juli Antoni

The fires are sometimes lit illegally as a cheap way to clear land for plantations of oil palm, of which Indonesia is the world’s largest producer

The announcement follows an on-site inspection in Samarinda, East Kalimantan, on Monday (September 14), where officials reviewed emergency response management and fire monitoring protocols

Wildfires are ripping across parts of Indonesia, destroying precious peatland and smothering the country in a toxic smoke so thick, people are struggling to breathe

Wildfires are ripping across parts of Indonesia, destroying precious peatland and smothering the country in a toxic smoke so thick, people are struggling to breathe

Toxic air pollution levels have forced 12,800 schools across six provinces in Sumatra and Borneo to close

The measure is also intended to prevent hikers from becoming trapped in fire-affected areas, after around 170 hikers were previously stranded in the Bromo Tengger Semeru area

Firebreaks are being used to prevent the flames from spreading as water supplies remain limited and the burning peat extends up to three meters deep

Authorities in Indonesia’s South Sumatra, the province with the highest number of wildfire hotspots, turned to spiritual measures on Tuesday as huge blazes in central and western regions scorched wide areas of forests and peatland, creating a choking haze that blanketed some cities in the world’s most populous Muslim-majority country

Emergency services have been battling fires driven by an intensifying El Niño climate pattern and a prolonged dry season, generating dense smoke that crossed into Malaysia and Brunei

The cooperation includes veterinary support, infrastructure development, technical assistance, and training for personnel involved in wildlife management

Investigators are examining financial records to determine whether companies financed or ordered the burning, potentially widening the investigation beyond those already arrested

Indonesia occupies about three-quarters of the island, where more than 5,000 hot spots were recorded by the country's Forestry Ministry

Close to 50,000 firefighters and disaster personnel, backed by dozens of helicopters, are battling wildfires in several parts of Indonesia after an unusually dry season in the sprawling archipelago

The closure took effect at 10 p.m. local time on Saturday and will remain in place until further notice

Monitoring teams observed Bulan carrying her infant in the forest canopy and displaying strong maternal behavior