Bintan declares forest fire emergency, Dumai blanketed in smoke

2026-03-26 - 23:50

Smoke is seen billowing in the background while grass dries out at a forest and land fire location in Berakit village in Bintan Regency, Riau Islands, on March 23, 2026. Bintan regency administration declared a forest and land fire emergency response on March 23 because of increasing fire spots and drought in almost all of Bintan territory.