West Kalimantan wildfires burn 38,000 hectares as crews battle blazes near homes
Wildfires across Indonesia have burned more than 38,000 hectares in West Kalimantan, with fire crews working to contain blazes spreading dangerously close to residential areas. Hotspots are also reported in South Sumatra and Papua. Al Jazeera's Jessica Washington reported from West Kalimantan on the ongoing firefighting efforts.
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What remains unclear
- ?Total acreage burned across all affected regions remains unspecified.
- ?Cause of the wildfires is not stated.
- ?Number of evacuations or displaced residents is not reported.
- ?Timeline for containment or expected duration of fires is unclear.
✓ Verified
- ✓More than 38,000 hectares burned in West Kalimantan. (Al Jazeera)
- ✓Fires are burning dangerously close to residents' homes. (Al Jazeera)
- ✓Hotspots reported in South Sumatra and Papua. (Al Jazeera)
- ✓Fire crews are actively working to extinguish blazes. (Al Jazeera)
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