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Indonesian police arrest 72 people suspected of starting forest fires
Summary by The Piney Point Editorial Desk Niniek Karmini, Associated Press , as published by KPRC 2 / Click2Houston (NBC)
· August 23, 2026
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Key points Further details on the arrests and investigation into the 89 forest and land fire cases are available from the National Police's Criminal Investigation Agency and the National Disaster Management Agency. A total of 72 people have been arrested for suspected involvement in starting forest and peatland fires.
A total of 72 people have been arrested for suspected involvement in starting forest and peatland fires. These fires have triggered a harmful cloud of haze, affecting the region. The country's dry season and El Nino pattern are contributing factors to the fires.
The fires are a recurring issue, often causing tension with neighboring countries. Some individuals, including plantation owners and farmers, allegedly start fires to clear land for farming purposes. Further details on the arrests and investigation into the 89 forest and land fire cases are available from the National Police's Criminal Investigation Agency and the National Disaster Management Agency.
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Category: safety Published: August 23, 2026 Source: KPRC 2 / Click2Houston (NBC) Reading time: 1 min
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