Kotabaru, South Kalimantan (AntaranewsKalsel) - Emergency of fire disaster in Kotabaru District, South Kalimantan, is extended until December 31, said the Head of the Kotabaru Disaster Management Agency (BPBD) Irian Noor.
"It actually should ended November 12 according to Kotabaru Regent Decree No: 88.45/490/KUM/2015 on disaster preparedness status due to smoke from land and forest fire ," Irian said here on Friday.
However, because of the rain fell unevenly, while fires still occur at some points. That is why, fire emergency was extended until December 31.
To anticipate the widespread of fires, BPBDs alerting six fire engines and other means.
"The joint team also on guard and ready to go to the location if there is a fire," he said.
Formerly Irian asserted, Kotabaru safe even free from smog, since there is no peat fires, only occasionally land or forest fires.
Forest fire smoke can quickly disappear when extinguished, in contrast with the smoke from burning peatlands are difficult to extinguish.
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"It actually should ended November 12 according to Kotabaru Regent Decree No: 88.45/490/KUM/2015 on disaster preparedness status due to smoke from land and forest fire ," Irian said here on Friday.
However, because of the rain fell unevenly, while fires still occur at some points. That is why, fire emergency was extended until December 31.
To anticipate the widespread of fires, BPBDs alerting six fire engines and other means.
"The joint team also on guard and ready to go to the location if there is a fire," he said.
Formerly Irian asserted, Kotabaru safe even free from smog, since there is no peat fires, only occasionally land or forest fires.
Forest fire smoke can quickly disappear when extinguished, in contrast with the smoke from burning peatlands are difficult to extinguish.
Editor : Mahdani
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