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Archive: 8 April 2024

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East Kalimantan Battles Escalating Wildfire Crisis as Hotspots Surge

Wildfire hotspots in East Kalimantan have surged to 84 across multiple districts in a single day, prompting swift government mobilisation of disaster management and firefighting agencies. Despite a longstanding government ban on slash-and-burn agricultural practices, enforcement challenges persist as persistent dry weather intensifies fire risks.