Indonesia Deploys 403 Police to Fight Wildfire Crisis

The Indonesian National Police has assigned 403 personnel from its Police Education and Training Institute to a new mission: preventing wildfires. The officers will focus on raising public awareness about fire risks and safety measures, particularly in areas prone to seasonal blazes. This move comes as part of a broader effort to reduce the environmental and health damage caused by uncontrolled burning. The deployment underscores the government’s proactive stance on disaster prevention, rather than relying solely on firefighting responses.