Indonesian police arrest 72 people suspected of starting forest fires - AP News

Indonesian police arrest 72 people suspected of starting forest fires  AP News

Indonesia arrests 72 suspected of starting forest fires as haze persists

Indonesian authorities arrested 72 people suspected of starting some of the forest and peatland fires as huge blazes in central and west Indonesia triggered choking haze. Indonesia has been battling fires driven by an intensifying El Nino pattern and a prolonged dry season, generating dense smoke that crossed into Malaysia, according to Indonesia’s National Disaster Management Agency, or BNPB. Fires are a regular problem in Indonesia that strain relations with neighbouring countries. Plantati...

By Associated Press

Indonesian police arrest 72 people suspected of starting forest and peatland fires

Most of the suspects were accused of deliberately burning land to clear areas for plantations at lower cost, officials say

By Niniek Karmini

Water Shortages, Strong Winds Hamper Kalimantan Forest Firefighting

Water shortages, difficult terrain and strong winds are hampering firefighting efforts in Kalimantan, Indonesia, during the dry season.

Indonesian police arrest 72 people suspected of starting forest fires - The Star

Indonesian police arrest 72 people suspected of starting forest fires  The Star

Indonesia urges neighbours to avoid blame over Kalimantan fires

Indonesia’s National Disaster Management Agency (BNPB) on Sunday urged neighbouring countries such as Malaysia ...