Palembang, S Sumatra, Nov. 1 -- More than 100,000 personnel have been involved in Indonesia's Forest and Land Fire Task Forces throughout 2026, Environment Minister Jumhur Hidayat said.

The minister made the statement during an inspection of a fire site in Tulung Selapan Subdistrict, Ogan Komering Ilir District, South Sumatra, on Sunday.

He said the visit was intended to assess conditions firsthand and meet officers working around the clock to extinguish the fires.

"I am here specifically to convey President Prabowo Subianto's warm greetings and sincere gratitude to all personnel," he said.

Jumhur commended personnel for their hard work in challenging terrain, often far from the media spotlight.

He noted that the task forces involved...