Forest Fires Persist in Central Kalimantan, Residents Fear Spread
Forest fires continue to rage in Central Kalimantan, Indonesia, with residents concerned about the flames spreading to residential areas. Satellite data reveals that the total burnt area across Indonesia surged to 1.92 million hectares by the end of September.
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