Kalimantan Forest Fires Hampered by Resource Shortages and Difficult Terrain
Firefighting efforts for the ongoing forest and land fires (karhutla) in Indonesia's Kalimantan region are facing multiple challenges, including shortages of water resources and firefighting equipment, and difficult access to fire sites. Particularly in Kotawaringin Timur Regency, community-led support is also showing its limits.
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