Papua Selatan Forest Fire Hotspots Down 78%, But 65 Remain
The number of forest and land fire (karhutla) hotspots in Papua Selatan has decreased by 78%, according to Indonesia's National Disaster Management Agency (BNPB). However, 65 hotspots remain, and firefighting operations will continue.
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