# Indonesia fights 22,595-ha forest fires

> Indonesia continues firefighting across 22,595 hectares of forest fires with Central Kalimantan worst hit.
- Title: Indonesia fights 22,595-ha forest fires · Malay Mail
- Summary: Indonesia continues firefighting across 22,595 hectares of forest fires with Central Kalimantan worst hit. Indonesia is fighting forest fires across 22,595…
- Keywords: indonesia, central kalimantan, forest fires, national disaster management agency, bnpb, firefighting, sumatra, kalimantan, java, sulawesi, maluku, corporate fire cases
- Source: Malay Mail — https://malaymail.com/news/world/2026/10/24/indonesia-still-fighting-over-22500-ha-fires-with-central-kalimantan-worst-hit/240452
- Published: 2026-10-24T16:06:15+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: indonesia, central kalimantan, forest fires, national disaster management agency, bnpb, firefighting, sumatra, kalimantan, java, sulawesi, maluku, corporate fire cases
## Firefighting operations
Indonesia continues firefighting across 22,595 hectares of forest and land fires.
## Central Kalimantan worst hit
Central Kalimantan accounts for 16,097 hectares of the affected area.
## Deployment details
71,878 personnel and 54 helicopters deployed to six priority provinces.
## International assistance
Indonesia assessing international assistance for technology and equipment.
## Corporate fire cases
386 fire-related cases involving 22 corporations with permit revocations recommended.
## Suspects in cases
243 individuals and 13 corporations named as suspects in fire cases.
## Key takeaway

Indonesia is fighting forest fires across 22,595 hectares, with Central Kalimantan affected most severely.