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        "msgid": "riau-fires-rage-in-five-regions-three-others-cooling-down-1773643973",
        "date": "2026-03-16 12:55:21",
        "title": "Riau fires rage in five regions, three others cooling down",
        "author": "",
        "source": "ANTARA_EN",
        "tags": "",
        "topic": "Social Policy",
        "summary": "As of 15 March, eight districts across Riau province are affected by forest and land fires, with five regions experiencing active flames and three others in cooling-down phases following extinguishing operations. The Regional Disaster Management and Firefighting Agency has mobilised three patrol helicopters alongside ground teams to contain the blazes and prevent spread, with authorities maintaining heightened alert as dry conditions persist across the province.",
        "content": "<p>Jim Gafur, head of Emergency and Logistics at Riau\u2019s Regional\nDisaster Management and Firefighting Agency, said as of March 15,\nhotspots remain in eight districts.<\/p>\n<p>In Bengkalis District, two fires are reported. One is in Teluk Lecah\nVillage, Rupat Subdistrict, where active flames are still being\nextinguished.<\/p>\n<p>The second Bengkalis fire is in Tasik Serai Timur Village, Pinggir\nSubdistrict, which authorities say has been fully extinguished.<\/p>\n<p>In Pelalawan District, one active fire remains in Pangkalan Terap\nVillage, Teluk Meranti Subdistrict, where firefighting teams are still\nworking to control flames.<\/p>\n<p>Dumai City has two fire sites. In Teluk Makmur Village, Medang Kampai\nSubdistrict, smoke persists while crews continue extinguishing and\ncooling operations.<\/p>\n<p>The second Dumai fire is in Mundam Village, Medang Kampai\nSubdistrict, with smoke still present and cooling efforts ongoing.<\/p>\n<p>Rokan Hilir District reported one fire in Rantau Bais Village, Tanah\nPutih Subdistrict. Flames remain active, and teams are working to\ncontain and prevent spread.<\/p>\n<p>Another fire in Bekawan Dalam Village, Parit Hidayat, Mandah\nSubdistrict, has been extinguished and is under cooling operations.<\/p>\n<p>Kampar District also reported one fire in Rimbo Panjang Village,\nTambang Subdistrict, now fully extinguished.<\/p>\n<p>Authorities have mobilized air operations, including three patrol\nhelicopters: two from the National Disaster Management Agency (BNPB) and\none from Indonesia\u2019s Ministry of Environment and Forestry.<\/p>\n<p>Teams remain on high alert, continuing ground and aerial operations\nto prevent flare-ups as dry conditions persist across the province.<\/p>\n<p>Related news: BNPB provides two helicopters to support Riau\u2019s forest\nfire patrols<\/p>\n<p>Related news: Indonesia maps fire-prone regions to curb forest and\nland fires<\/p>\n<p>Translator: Bayu AA, Rahmad Nasution<\/p>",
        "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/riau-fires-rage-in-five-regions-three-others-cooling-down-1773643973",
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