Papua Selatan Sees 94% Surge in Forest Fire Hotspots
Indonesia's National Disaster Management Agency (BNPB) reported a 94% increase in forest and land fire (karhutla) hotspots in Papua Selatan, reaching 171 active locations. Nationally, 342 hotspots were detected across 10 provinces, affecting 859 hectares.
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