Indonesia Considers Declaring Forest Fires a National Disaster, BNPB Chief Speaks Out
Head of Indonesia's National Disaster Management Agency (BNPB), Kristomei Sianturi, has addressed calls to designate forest and land fires (Karhutla) as a national disaster. Details regarding the specific designation and timeline remain pending.
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