Indonesia Crackdown on Fire Suspects | Little Rock News

Indonesian police arrested 72 people suspected of sparking devastating forest and peatland fires that have blanketed the region in toxic haze, as climate conditions worsen under El Nino and drought. These fires — linked to 89 incidents across Borneo and Sumatra — are tied to illegal land-clearing practices, with investigations now targeting companies that may have financed or ordered the burns. Suspects face up to 15 years in prison, while President Prabowo pledged government resources like helicopters and water pumps to fight the blaze and vowed to revoke permits from guilty firms. Cloud-seeding and aerial firefighting efforts are ramping up, especially in stubborn peatland areas, as authorities race to restore air quality and hold perpetrators accountable. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/2b28a14e589263e0