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        "id": 1684891,
        "msgid": "makassar-fire-and-rescue-service-prepares-seven-posts-to-face-godzilla-el-nino-1776462638",
        "date": "2026-04-18 03:37:16",
        "title": "Makassar Fire and Rescue Service Prepares Seven Posts to Face Godzilla El Ni\u00f1o",
        "author": "",
        "source": "ANTARA_ID",
        "tags": "",
        "topic": "Infrastructure",
        "summary": "The Makassar City Fire and Rescue Service (Damkarmat) has heightened its readiness by activating seven alert posts across strategic locations to combat the severe impacts of the Godzilla El Ni\u00f1o phenomenon, which is expected to bring extreme dry seasons, increased fire risks, and water shortages. The service is focusing on rapid response to emergencies related to fires and droughts, while also highlighting the need for enhanced equipment, including specialised tools for electric vehicle battery fires and water-based firefighting vessels, to address the growing complexities of urban fire management. These proactive measures aim to minimise disaster risks and ensure optimal public safety services during the dry season.",
        "content": "<p>Makassar - The Makassar City Government, through the Fire and Rescue\nService (Damkarmat), has increased its readiness status by preparing\nseven alert posts to face the Godzilla El Ni\u00f1o phenomenon. \u201cWe have\nprepared anticipatory measures by activating seven alert posts spread\nacross various strategic points,\u201d said the Head of the Makassar City\nDamkarmat, Fadli Wellang, in Makassar on Friday. Based on forecasts from\nthe Meteorology, Climatology, and Geophysics Agency, this year\u2019s El Ni\u00f1o\nphenomenon has the potential for an extreme dry season that is predicted\nto be stronger than previous periods. This will trigger prolonged dry\nspells that impact increased fire risks and clean water crises in\nseveral areas due to the Godzilla El Ni\u00f1o phenomenon. \u201cOur main focus\nduring the dry season is two things: potential fires and drought. For\nthat reason, we are forming special posts to ensure a quick response to\nemergency conditions,\u201d Fadli added. The seven posts consist of one main\npost (Mako) on Jalan Ratulangi and six supporting posts located in the\nAkarena, Ujung Tanah, KIMA, Tamalanrea, Todopuli, and Manggala areas. On\nthe other hand, Makassar Damkarmat also highlighted the need to\nstrengthen facilities and infrastructure in line with the city\u2019s\ndevelopment and the increasing complexity of fire handling. \u201cFire\nhandling is now increasingly complex, including the emergence of\nelectric vehicle battery fire cases that require special equipment such\nas fire blankets, which are not yet available,\u201d Fadli revealed. In\naddition, Damkarmat requires special fleets for handling fires in water\nareas, such as speedboats or fireboats. Currently, the available\nfacilities are still limited to rubber boats. With these various\nanticipatory measures, the Makassar City Government hopes to minimise\ndisaster risks during the dry season. \u201cWe also ensure that fire\nsuppression and rescue services continue to operate optimally for the\ncommunity,\u201d he said.<\/p>",
        "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/makassar-fire-and-rescue-service-prepares-seven-posts-to-face-godzilla-el-nino-1776462638",
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