Jambi, April 12 -- Environment Minister Hanif Faisol Nurofiq has urged regional governments to reactivate Fire Care Community (MPA) volunteers to prevent forest and land fires amid the approaching dry season and the potential impact of El Niño.

"Regional heads are encouraged to reactivate Fire Care Community groups that have been established across all regions," he said in Jambi on Saturday.

He also called on governors, district heads, and mayors to promptly report the current status of forest and land fire emergencies to enable timely operational support from the central government.

"Declaring an emergency status should not be a concern, as it does not reduce the credibility of regional leaders. Instead, it helps streamline burea...