The Head of BNPB responded to the proposal to declare forest and land fires a national disaster.

Head of the National Disaster Management Agency (BNPB) Lieutenant General Kristomei Sianturi has addressed recent discussions regarding the potential classification of forest and land fires (karhutla) as a national disaster. The agency is currently evaluating the necessity and implications of such a designation in response to ongoing environmental challenges.

Simultaneously, the BNPB has prioritized the acceleration of fire mitigation efforts. Lieutenant General Sianturi has set a target for the agency to manage and contain forest and land fires as rapidly as possible to minimize their impact on the environment and public health.