Prabowo Inspects Forest Fire Site in West Kalimantan, Orders Swift Extinguishment and Community Protection
Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto inspected the site of forest and land fires (karhutla) in Kubu Raya, West Kalimantan. He encouraged officials engaged in firefighting efforts and ordered swift, coordinated responses to minimize impacts on residents' lives.
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