South-East Asia Wildfires Newswire

Indonesian Police Arrest 44 Suspected of Starting Forest Fires

Jakarta. Indonesian authorities have arrested 44 people suspected of starting forest and peatland fires that are spreading health-damaging haze across the region, officials said Wednesday. Forest and peat fires are an annual problem in Indonesia, straining …

At least 14 dead following military clashes at border between Thailand and Cambodia

24 July 2025, 17:41 At least 14 people have been killed following clashes between Thai and Cambodian troops in a disputed area of their countries’ shared border. Picture: Alamy At least 14 people have been killed in clashes between Thai and Cambodian …

Indonesian palm oil company sues experts who helped secure $18m pollution ruling

Two top Indonesian environmental experts, Bambang Hero Saharjo and Basuki Wasis, are being sued by palm oil firm PT Kalimantan Lestari Mandiri for their court testimony that helped convict the company for massive fires in Borneo. The lawsuit is widely …

Indonesia Cuts Riau Fire Hotspots by 90%, Easing Haze Threat

Jakarta. Indonesia has reported a sharp decline in forest and land fire hotspots in Riau, falling to 116 per day from around 1,300 daily earlier this month, Forestry Minister Raja Juli Antoni said. Speaking after a coordination meeting on wildfire control …

44 suspects named in Riau land, forest fire cases: BNPB

Jakarta (ANTARA) - The National Disaster Management Agency (BNPB) has reported that 44 persons have been named suspects for intentionally starting fires that grew into land and forest fires in Riau province from January to July 2025. In a statement …

Indonesia palm oil producers on alert as Sumatra fires coincide with peak harvest

[JAKARTA] Indonesia’s palm oil industry is on high alert as forest and peatland fires intensify across Sumatra, posing a risk to operations in key plantation areas and raising concerns of production disruptions during the peak harvest season. April Group, …

Minister outlines six measures for tackling Riau forest fires

Jakarta (ANTARA) - Coordinating Minister for Political and Security Affairs, Budi Gunawan, has highlighted six steps for resolving the problem of forest and land fires in Riau province. “The first is ensuring forest and land fires are extinguished quickly …

Ministry emphasizes prevention to control forest fires

Jakarta (ANTARA) - The Ministry of Forestry is focusing on preventive measures to control forest fires in Indonesia by involving the community and taking legal action against those who violate forest conservation rules. "Regarding forest fire control, …

Indonesia wildfires burn 8,500 hectares, mostly human-caused

Jakarta (ANTARA) - Wildfires had burned 8,500 hectares of land across Indonesia as of May 2025, with the vast majority of land and forest fires caused by anthropogenic factors, according to the Ministry of Forestry. "The occurrence of wildfires is …

Indonesia ramps up response to worsening forest fires in Sumatra

JAKARTA, July 23 (Xinhua) -- Indonesian authorities were accelerating efforts to tackle forest and land fires, particularly in Riau province and other regions across Sumatra Island in the country's western territories. According to the Coordinating …

Indonesian police arrest 44 suspected of starting forest fires spreading toxic haze

Indonesian authorities have arrested 44 people accused of deliberately igniting forest and peatland fires that are blanketing parts of Southeast Asia with toxic haze, officials confirmed on Wednesday. The National Disaster Mitigation Agency (BNPB) said the …

Indonesian police arrest 44 people suspected of starting forest fires

JAKARTA, Indonesia (AP) — Indonesian authorities arrested 44 people suspected of starting some of the forest and peatland fires that… JAKARTA, Indonesia (AP) — Indonesian authorities arrested 44 people suspected of starting some of the forest and peatland …

World Associated Press Indonesian police arrest 44 people suspected of starting forest fires

JAKARTA, Indonesia (AP) — Indonesian authorities arrested 44 people suspected of starting some of the forest and peatland fires that are spreading health-damaging haze in the region, officials said Wednesday. Forest and peat fires are an annual problem in …

Indonesian police arrest 44 people suspected of starting forest fires

Forestry Ministry Identified Rokan Hilir as Main Source of Wildfire Hotspots in Riau

TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - The Indonesian Ministry of Environment and Forestry (KLH) noted Rokan Hilir Regency as the area with the most wildfire points in Riau. Minister of Environment and Forestry Hanif Faisol Nurofiq, who visited the affected area, said that a …

Wildfires sweep through multiple regions in Sumatra

orest fires are raging across several parts of Sumatra as the dry season intensifies, scorching hundreds of hectares (ha) of land and causing haze that has been detected in neighboring Malaysia. National Disaster Mitigation Agency (BNPB) spokesperson Abdul …

Feds, industry join forces to establish wildfire resilience centre

A trailer home on an empty lot is seen in one of the most heavily impacted neighbourhoods, roughly one year after the wildfire in Jasper, Alta., on Monday, July 21, 2025. Most of the debris has been cleared away and some people are starting to rebuild. THE …

Forest Fires in Riau Scorch Over 229 Hectares, Haze Spreads to Malaysia

Jakarta. Forest and land fires in Riau’s Rokan Hulu have burned more than 229 hectares as firefighters struggle to contain the flames due to challenging terrain and limited water sources. The haze from the fires has begun drifting into neighboring Malaysia …

2 regencies in Indonesia's West Sumatra declare emergency as forest fires spread

JAKARTA, July 22 (Xinhua) -- Solok and Limapuluh Kota Regencies in Indonesia's West Sumatra province have declared an emergency status for forest and land fires, following a surge in hotspots during the ongoing dry season, according to Ilham Wahab, an …

Over the Top Terrazzo Earns National Award for Malibu 'Glass Box House' Reconstruction

Home's terrazzo installation, recognized for its design and craftsmanship, exemplifies resilience and artistry in post-Woolsey Fire reconstruction. FREDERICKSBURG , TX, UNITED STATES, July 24, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Over the Top Terrazzo …

Preparing Hickory’s Urban Canopy for Storm Season

Tree Safety and Risk Reduction Measures Recommended Ahead of Peak Weather Events HICKORY, NC, UNITED STATES, July 24, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- With peak storm season approaching in late summer and early fall, property owners across the …

Express Restoration Offers Expert Storm Damage Cleanup for Local Customers

Express Restoration Provides Professional Storm Damage Cleanup for Local Communities EDMOND, OK, UNITED STATES, July 24, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- When severe weather strikes, quick response and expert care are essential to minimize property damage and …

FEMA Application Deadline Extended To August 22 For Kentuckians Affected by May Tornadoes

FRANKFORT, Ky. – Kentucky homeowners and renters who suffered uninsured damage to their property from the May 16-17 tornadoes now have until August 22 to apply for FEMA assistance. Eligible counties are Caldwell, Laurel, Pulaski, Russell, Trigg and Union. …

Two Days Left to Apply for FEMA Assistance Following April Flooding

FRANKFORT, Ky. – Kentucky homeowners and renters who experienced damage or loss caused by the April severe storms, straight-line winds, flooding, landslides and mudslides have two days left to apply for federal disaster assistance. The deadline to apply is …

South Texas Disaster Assistance Deadline Has Passed but Help Still Available

AUSTIN, Texas – The July 22 deadline to apply for FEMA disaster assistance has passed, but help is still available for those who sustained loss from the March 26-28 severe storms and floods in South Texas.  Applicants should stay in touch with FEMA to …

President Donald J. Trump Approves Major Disaster Declaration for Michigan

WASHINGTON - FEMA announced that federal disaster assistance is available to the state of Michigan to supplement recovery efforts in the areas affected by the severe winter storm from March 28-30, 2025. Public Assistance federal funding is available to the …

President Donald J. Trump Approves Major Disaster Declaration for Oregon

WASHINGTON -- FEMA announced that federal disaster assistance is available to the state of Oregon to supplement recovery efforts in the areas affected by the severe storms, flooding, landslides and mudslides from March 13-20, 2025.  Public Assistance …

President Donald J. Trump Approves Major Disaster Declaration for Indiana

WASHINGTON -- FEMA announced that federal disaster assistance is available to the state of Indiana to supplement recovery efforts in the areas affected by severe storms, straight-line winds, tornadoes and flooding from March 30 – April 9, 2025. Public …

AI and Global Collaboration Take Center Stage at Newsmatics’ Prague Workshop

Global teams met to discuss advancing products such as EIN Presswire, Perspectify and the Newsmatics News Index during strategy workshops. WASHINGTON , DC, UNITED STATES, July 23, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Newsmatics, a leader in AI-powered …

Travis County Disaster Outreach Center to Extend Days of Operation

AUSTIN, Texas – The Travis County FEMA Disaster Outreach Center will remain open until Friday, July 25, to help survivors of the July storms and flooding.  The center, which opened July 16 and has been serving survivors daily, is located at: Round Mountain …

Renters, Students, Self-Employed Can Apply for FEMA Assistance

Tennessee renters, students and self-employed in Cheatham, Davidson, Dickson, Dyer, Hardeman, McNairy, Montgomery, Obion and Wilson counties may be eligible for money to help with personal losses from the April 2-24 severe storms, straight-line winds, …

President Donald J. Trump Approves Major Disaster Declaration for New Mexico

WASHINGTON -- FEMA announced that federal disaster assistance is available to the state of New Mexico to supplement recovery efforts in the areas affected by severe storms, flooding and landslides from June 23, 2025, and continuing.  The President's …

BLUETTI Unveils Apex 300 Power Station in Canada as Demand for Backup Power and Off-Grid Solutions Rises

TORONTO, ONTARIO, CANADA, July 22, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As Canadians face increasingly frequent power outages and turn to off-grid lifestyles and RV travel, BLUETTI has launched the Apex 300, a next-generation modular power station designed …

Project Rescue world first $10b blockchain fund to empower emergency response globally

A radical $10b fund driven by blockchain-powered funding platform Project Rescue aims to revolutionise financing for disaster and emergency responses globally. BRISBANE, QUEENSLAND, AUSTRALIA, July 22, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- A bold and …

Project Rescue's $10b blockchain fund to improve disaster response around the world

A revolutionary $10b fund driven by blockchain-powered platform Project Rescue is on track to revolutionise the funding of disaster and emergency responses. BRISBANE, QUEENSLAND, AUSTRALIA, July 22, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- A new $10b fund, …

Austin Disaster Relief Network Shifts to Survivor Care Stage in Multi-County Flood Response

AUSTIN, TX, UNITED STATES, July 22, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Austin Disaster Relief Network Expands Flood Response Operations in Travis, Williamson and Kerr Counties Current Phase: Mobilizing - Survivor Care Stage Response in progress: …

Last Day to Apply for Federal Assistance for April Storms

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – Homeowners and business owners who had damage from the destructive storms, tornadoes and flooding in Arkansas in April have until 11:59 p.m. Tuesday, July 22, to apply for federal disaster assistance. Residents including homeowners, …

Stay in Touch with FEMA and SBA to Keep Recovery on Track

ST. LOUIS – If you have applied for help after recent disasters in Missouri, stay in touch with FEMA and the U.S. Small Business Administration about your on-going recovery needs. Helpful Tips:  Read your letter from FEMA carefully. Provide contractor …

$10b for saving lives: Aussie firm backs big, bold fund for global rescues

A global need for billions of dollars for emergency response is on track to be realised with the radical $10b Project Rescue Disaster Relief Unification Fund. BRISBANE, QUEENSLAND, AUSTRALIA, July 21, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- A critical global …