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        "msgid": "hikers-urged-to-exercise-caution-with-fire-during-dry-season-to-prevent-forest-fires-1784613400",
        "date": "2026-07-21 12:16:53",
        "title": "Hikers urged to exercise caution with fire during dry season to prevent forest fires",
        "author": "",
        "source": "ANTARA_ID",
        "tags": "",
        "topic": "Environment",
        "summary": "The Temanggung Regional Disaster Management Agency (BPBD) has warned hikers to be vigilant when using fire during the dry season, as drying vegetation increases the risk of forest fires. Officials stressed that any emergency use of fire must be completely extinguished afterwards, as even a small ember could trigger a widespread blaze. Coordination with forestry authorities and basecamp managers is being strengthened to enhance supervision and public awareness.",
        "content": "<p>The Regional Disaster Management Agency (BPBD) of Temanggung Regency,\nCentral Java, has urged all hikers to increase their vigilance during\nthe dry season by complying with all climbing regulations, particularly\nthose concerning the use of fire in mountain areas to prevent forest\nfires.<\/p>\n<p>Head of the Temanggung BPBD, Totok Nursetyanto, issued the appeal on\nTuesday following observations that vegetation along several hiking\ntrails has begun to dry out and could potentially trigger forest\nfires.<\/p>\n<p>Based on monitoring results, the area above Post 4 on the Mount\nSumbing hiking trail has experienced drying. Similar conditions could\npotentially occur on other mountain hiking trails, necessitating caution\nfrom all hikers.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIf in an emergency situation a hiker is forced to use fire, its use\nmust be carefully observed. After use, the fire must be confirmed to be\ncompletely extinguished. Even the smallest ember can trigger a forest\nfire with widespread impacts,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n<p>In addition to reminding about the dangers of using fire, basecamp\nmanagers have also been asked to educate hikers to prepare their\nequipment properly before undertaking a climb.<\/p>\n<p>Given that temperatures in the summit area remain cold despite the\ndry season, hikers are advised to bring adequate warm clothing so they\ndo not depend on using fire to warm their bodies.<\/p>\n<p>He stated that coordination has been established with Perhutani and\nhiking basecamp managers to strengthen forest fire prevention efforts\nthrough supervision, socialisation, and raising awareness among\nhikers.<\/p>\n<p>Totok urged members of the public planning to hike to always comply\nwith the rules in force at each basecamp, prioritise safety, and work\ntogether to preserve forest areas to prevent fires during the dry\nseason.<\/p>",
        "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/hikers-urged-to-exercise-caution-with-fire-during-dry-season-to-prevent-forest-fires-1784613400",
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