President Prabowo Subianto has convened meetings with the chiefs of the Indonesian military and national police to address the escalating forest and land fires affecting Sumatra and Kalimantan. The meetings focused on receiving updates regarding ongoing containment efforts and assessing the current situation on the ground. These fires, a recurring environmental issue in Indonesia, are causing significant air pollution and posing health risks to communities. Prabowo emphasized the critical need for a swift and coordinated response to extinguish the blazes and prevent further spread. Authorities are deploying resources, including water bombing aircraft and ground teams, to combat the fires. The President also instructed officials to investigate the causes of the fires and hold those responsible accountable, potentially including those involved in illegal land clearing.