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NewsWPLG Local 10August 23, 2026Miami-Dade

Indonesian police arrest 72 suspects linked to forest and peatland fires

Indonesian police arrested 72 individuals on Sunday suspected of intentionally starting forest and peatland fires. These fires have contributed to a widespread, harmful haze affecting central and western regions of the country.

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Why It Matters

The arrests address the source of environmental fires that are currently causing significant air quality issues and health risks for residents in central and western Indonesia.

Key Facts

  • Indonesian police arrested 72 individuals on Sunday.
  • The suspects are accused of starting forest and peatland fires.
  • The fires are located in the central and western parts of Indonesia.
  • The fires have resulted in a harmful cloud of smoke known as a choking haze.

Who's Mentioned

locationIndonesia“The country where the fires and arrests occurred.”organizationIndonesian police“The law enforcement body responsible for the arrests.”locationBorneo“Island affected by fires”other72“The number of individuals arrested.”personPrabowo Subianto“President of Indonesia”locationMalaysia“Country affected by smoke haze”locationSumatra“Island affected by fires”personSuharyanto“Chief of BNPB (National Disaster Management Agency)”personPrasetyo Hadi“Head of State Secretariat”personMohammad Irhamni“Director of special crimes at the National Police’s Criminal Investigation Agenc”