Papua Forest and Land Fires Burn 2,393 Hectares, 73 Hotspots Remain
Indonesia's National Disaster Management Agency (BNPB) reported that forest and land fires (karhutla) in Papua have burned 2,393 hectares, with 73 hotspots still active. Firefighting efforts are facing challenges due to difficult access in some areas.
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