Area of Forest Fires in Indonesia in the First Half of 2026
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According to data from the Ministry of Forestry, the extent of forest and land fires (karhutla) in Indonesia during the first semester of 2026 reached 107,465 hectares.
The largest areas of karhutla were recorded in West Kalimantan, Riau, and East Nusa Tenggara, each of which exceeded 10,000 hectares in size.
Other provinces with relatively large areas of karhutla include Maluku, South Papua, West Nusa Tenggara, Riau Islands, Lampung, Aceh, and Central Kalimantan, each of which exceeded 3,000 hectares in size.
According to Eduward Hutapea, Head of the Javanese Environmental Control Center at the Ministry of Environment, karhutla is generally caused by human activities.
"Various studies show that most forest and land fires are not purely natural disasters. The main causes are related to human activities, whether intentional or due to negligence," said Eduward in his article titled "Why Do Forest and Land Fires Always Occur?" (1/7/2026).
"Therefore, karhutla is actually a disaster that can be prevented and controlled. If the fires continue to recur, the main problem lies not in the ability to extinguish the fire, but in the inadequacy of the prevention and mitigation system," he continued.
"Disclosure: This is an AI-generated translation of the original article. We strive for accuracy, but please note that automated translations may contain errors or slight inconsistencies."
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