Forest and land fires in Indonesia are spreading. The government has named two provinces as top priorities.

**West, Central Kalimantan fire hotspots rise: Minister names priority zones** Indonesia’s Forestry Minister Raja Juli Antoni stated that forest and land fire hotspots are increasing in West Kalimantan and Central Kalimantan. He has designated these two provinces as the highest priority for fire prevention and control efforts. The minister’s statement comes as monitoring data shows a rise in fire indicators across the region. These hotspots are areas detected by satellite that show high temperatures, signaling active fires or smoldering ground. Authorities are focusing resources on these two provinces first to prevent the fires from spreading further and causing severe air pollution, known as haze. The haze is a recurring problem in Southeast Asia, often affecting health and disrupting flights. The exact number of current hotspots and the total area burned were not specified in the minister’s initial remarks. Further operational details are expected as ground teams are deployed.