Sampit, Aug. 1 -- The government of Kotawaringin Timur (Kotim) district, Central Kalimantan, has declared a 90-day alert status for forest and land fires ( karhutla ) from August 1 to October 29, 2025.

"After hearing presentations from various related agencies, we agreed to declare a forest and land fire disaster alert status for 90 days, or approximately the next three months," Kotim deputy district head Irawati said in Sampit on Friday.

The declaration followed a coordination meeting attended by multiple stakeholders, including the Regional Disaster Management Agency (BPBD), Kotim Meteorology Agency (BMKG), Kotim District Police, 1015/Sampit Military Command, and Kotim District Attorney's Office.

Representatives from the Fire and Res...