VP Gibran Inspects Forest Fire Response in Central Kalimantan
He urged more helicopters, equipment and water sources as officials recorded 2,819 fire incidents and 9,228.04 hectares burned.
- On Thursday, September 10, Vice President Gibran Rakabuming Raka inspected fire response posts in Palangka Raya City and Banjarbaru, apologizing to Kalimantan residents for persistent poor air quality amid ongoing forest fires.
- As of September 9, 2026, officials recorded 2,819 fire incidents covering 9,228.04 hectares, while El Niño conditions expected until early 2027 complicate ground access and firefighting operations.
- During his working visit, Gibran inspected the Nyaru Menteng area and Petuk Katimpun Public Primary School, where Central Kalimantan Governor Agustiar Sabran highlighted limited water sources and terrain obstacles hindering ground teams.
- Gibran urged central and local governments to strengthen coordination and intensify preventive patrols, emphasizing President Prabowo's directives to protect vulnerable groups and maintain healthcare access during the crisis.
- The Central Kalimantan Provincial Government requested additional support including helicopters and borewells, as authorities continue deploying personnel and equipment to manage the crisis while prioritizing environmental and public safety.
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Gibran requested that every innovation in handling forest and land fires be proven effective, measurable, and prioritize safety.
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Vice President Gibran Rakabuming Raka confirmed that the handling of forest and land fires (karhutla) in three provinces on the island of Kalimantan is running smoothly.
Vice President Gibran inspected forest and land fire management in Central Kalimantan, South Kalimantan, and West Kalimantan. He requested that fire extinguishing efforts, protection of vulnerable residents, and innovation be optimally implemented until early 2027.
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