On Heroes' Day, Bakom RI Head Syahganda Nainggolan mentioned the officers and volunteers risking their lives on the front lines of firefighting efforts.

In areas that have burned, government work includes completing inspections, taking action against proven violations, and ensuring recovery progresses.

This incident should be a momentum for the government to fully evaluate safety procedures.

The drying of peatlands for commodities poses a major issue. Solutions include creating canals and options for water intake from rivers.

Megawati Soekarnoputri referred to the burning of 4.4 million hectares of forest as 'ecological murder'. She criticized the dominance of palm oil.