Indonesia Probes 46 Forest Fire Cases, 15 Involve Corporations
Indonesia's Ministry of Environment and Forestry is investigating 46 cases related to forest and peatland fires (Karhutla), with 15 of them involving corporations. The ministry emphasizes its commitment to identifying the causes and holding responsible parties accountable.
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