Robert Webb, Wildfire Suppression and Mitigation Specialist from the Natural Asset Protection Agency (NAPA), visited APRIL’s Fire Suppression team in Riau to observe and assess fire suppression activities in the region. This is his account of
Jakarta, 17 September 2014 – As a precautionary measure APRIL has raised its fire detection patrols to their highest level as the Indonesian Disaster Mitigation Agency (BNPB) tracked an overall increase in fires in parts
JAKARTA, 14 MARCH 2014 – APRIL Indonesia today suspended forestry operations on an island off Sumatra, transferring 130 field staff to the fire lines to save its plantations. Asia’s second-largest pulp and paper manufacturer said
Indonesian pulp-paper maker deploys 200 additional firefighters. Helicopters to be provided for government efforts to battle blazes. Water supply bolstered in canal.
JAKARTA, 11 FEBRUARY, 2014 – APRIL Indonesia warned today of an early start to fire season in Sumatra. The result could be prolonged periods of haze-choked skies over Southeast Asia in 2014.
APRIL continues regular aerial surveillance and field inspection to monitor fire risks in Sumatra. As of 2 September, there were no fires on land under APRIL’s operational control. APRIL continues to be vigilant and is
