Forest fires back in Kalimantan

Wed, 10 Aug 2005, 00:00 WIB | Source: JP

BANJARMASIN, South Kalimantan: Forests fires and haze are
apparent yet again in South Kalimantan now that the dry season
has begun. Last week, only 49 hot spots were detected by
satellite in the province, but the number rose to 84 on Monday.

A senior forestry official, Zainul Arifin, said only two of
the 13 regencies and cities in the province were fire-free,
namely Banjarmasin city and Hulu Sungai Tengah regency.
Haze is blanketing Banjar regency and Banjarbaru city. -- Antara

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