As per reports, a land and forest fire broke out in Talodo Village, Lalolae District on Monday (02 November). Approximately seven hectare of land was scorched.
The fire was reported to have been extinguished as of the time of reporting. Following are the additional details:
• The blaze initiated around 1400 hours (local time) and official firefighting operations ran for 14 hours, lasting from 1430 hours (local time) on Monday (02 November) until 0430 hours (local time) on Tuesday (03 November).
• Firefighting efforts faced significant challenges due to the rugged mountainous slope terrain, dry ground conditions, strong winds, and the hazard of burning pine trees collapsing mid-blaze.
• Multi agency response was led by East Kolaka BPBD Head Dewa Made Ratmawan, the containment operation involved a joint task force comprising BPBD and fire department personnel, environmental agency officials, local government authorities, police and military personnel, reinforcements from the neighbouring Kolaka Regency Government and local volunteers and community members.
Categories: Natural Disasters - Bushfires / Forest Fires
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