Indonesian Lawmaker Stresses Safety for Forest Firefighters
Indonesian lawmaker Rina Sa'adah has emphasized the critical importance of ensuring the safety of personnel involved in combating forest and land fires (Karhutla). She stressed that the health and safety of these crews, operating in harsh conditions, must be prioritized.
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