Authorities in West Aceh Regency, Aceh Province, have confirmed that all forest and land fires (karhutla) occurring over the past two weeks across five sub-districts have been fully extinguished. The Regional Disaster Management Agency (BPBD) reported complete control of the 34.1 hectares affected by the blazes. The fires prompted a response from local disaster management teams working to contain the spread and mitigate environmental damage. No details regarding the cause of the fires were immediately available. This announcement signals a positive development for the region, reducing immediate threats to communities and ecosystems. Further monitoring will likely continue to prevent potential flare-ups.
