Politics · Indonesia · 1 hr ago
Central Kalimantan Governor Says Fires Do Not Yet Need National Disaster Status
Forest and land fires in Indonesia’s Central Kalimantan province have caused nearly 6,000 fire incidents and burned an estimated more than 18,000 hectares.
Governor Agustiar Sabran says the fires do not yet need to be declared a national disaster.
He says national disaster status has specific requirements and cannot be decided by the provincial government alone.
The decision rests with the central government, which must consider conditions and applicable rules.
Smoke has disrupted people’s work and economic activity, and has raised health concerns, including respiratory infections.
The provincial government has opened an oxygen facility to help residents who need breathing support.
No further decision or next step on the disaster status was specified.
Central Kalimantan Governor Agustiar Sabran says the fires in the province do not yet need to be declared a national disaster.
He says national disaster status has specific requirements and cannot be decided by a provincial government alone.
Nearly 6,000 fires have been recorded in the province, burning an estimated more than 18,000 hectares.
Smoke has affected daily life, work, economic activity and public health, including through respiratory infections.
The provincial government says it has opened an oxygen house to support residents who need help breathing.
- Who
- Central Kalimantan Governor Agustiar Sabran.
- What
- He says the fires in the province do not yet need national disaster status.
- When
- He made the remarks on Tuesday, October 13, 2026.
- Where
- Central Kalimantan, Indonesia.
- Why
- He says national disaster status has specific requirements and is decided by the central government, not the provincial government alone.
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- Recorded fires
- Nearly 6,000 in Central Kalimantan
- Estimated burned area
- More than 18,000 hectares
- Governor
- Agustiar Sabran
- Statement date
- October 13, 2026
- Support facility
- An oxygen house has been opened for residents needing breathing assistance
What people are saying
A national disaster has requirements; it is not just about the numbers.
However, the declaration of a national disaster is not a decision that can be made by the regional government alone. That authority lies with the central government, taking into account the conditions and applicable requirements.
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