Indonesian Forest Firefighters Death Toll Rises to 6, BNPB to Evaluate Operations
The death toll of firefighters battling forest fires in Indonesia has risen to six, with two additional fatalities reported. The National Disaster Mitigation Agency (BNPB) will evaluate the ongoing operations and revise future response strategies, highlighting the challenging conditions faced by rescue teams.
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