Indonesia Wildfires Destroy 300 Houses

October 12, 2026 3:32 PM

Indonesia Wildfires Destroy 300 Houses

Forest and land fires in Indonesia's Bangka Belitung province have spread into a densely populated residential area, the local disaster mitigation agency said on Monday, damaging at least 300 houses and forcing the evacuation of 500 people. The fire began on Saturday afternoon in Serdang village in the region of South Bangka, and continued until late on Sunday, the agency said in a statement, noting that Indonesia is currently battling its most intense wildfires in 11 years, mainly on the island...

Bhupender Yadav hails frontline forest personnel for translating conservation policy into action

September 30, 2026 12:29 AM

Bhupender Yadav hails frontline forest personnel for translating conservation policy into action

Union Minister for Environment, Forest and Climate Change Bhupender Yadav on Tuesday highlighted the crucial role of frontline forest personnel in protecting India’s forests and wildlife, saying they are the people who translate conservation policy into action on the ground. Minister made the remarks while addressing the 4th Eco Warrior Awards and Eco Warrior Conclave, organised by the Indian Forest Service Association (IFSA) and Indian Masterminds in New Delhi. The event brought together sen...

Pakistan battles forest fires amidst heat wave

May 31, 2024 6:46 PM

Pakistan battles forest fires amidst heat wave

Authorities in Pakistan battled forest fires in multiple areas, including the capital Islamabad, on Friday as the country grappled with heat waves and dry weather. Officials are yet to confirm if the fires are related to the high temperatures or due to arson. Parts of Pakistan have seen temperatures as high as 52.2 degrees centigrade (126 F) over the last week with South Asia sweltering in a hotter summer this year - a trend scientists say has been worsened by human-driven climate change. Plu...