https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/indonesian-police-arrest-72-people-suspected-of-starting-forest-firesContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/indonesian-police-arrest-72-people-suspected-of-starting-forest-fireshttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/indonesian-police-arrest-72-people-suspected-of-starting-forest-fires#u50673Fri, 28 Aug 2026 08:35:08 +0000Authorities in South Sumatra are employing spiritual measures to address massive forest and peatland blazes. The province currently records the highest number of wildfire hot spots in Indonesia. These fires have created a choking haze that blankets several cities across the world's most populous Muslim-majority country. This follows the arrest of 72 individuals suspected of deliberately starting the fires, which were exacerbated by a prolonged dry season and an intensifying El Nino pattern.Why it mattersThe smoke from these blazes has crossed international borders into Malaysia, reducing https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/indonesian-police-arrest-72-people-suspected-of-starting-forest-fireshttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/indonesian-police-arrest-72-people-suspected-of-starting-forest-fires#u48639Wed, 26 Aug 2026 03:00:28 +0000Indonesian police have arrested 72 people suspected of deliberately starting forest and peatland fires, which have generated dense smoke that has crossed into Malaysia, disrupting visibility and sending hazardous haze across the border. The fires have been fueled by an intensifying El Niño pattern and prolonged dry season. Authorities are investigating whether plantation companies financed or ordered land burning.Why it mattersIndonesia has been battling forest fires, which have become a recurring issue in the country. The fires have significant environmental and health impacts, and the arrest https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/indonesian-police-arrest-72-people-suspected-of-starting-forest-fireshttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/indonesian-police-arrest-72-people-suspected-of-starting-forest-fires#u47685Tue, 25 Aug 2026 00:05:33 +0000Indonesian police have arrested 72 people suspected of deliberately starting forest and peatland fires amid an intensifying El Niño pattern and prolonged dry season. The fires have generated dense smoke that has crossed into Malaysia, disrupting visibility and sending hazardous haze across the border. Indonesia has been battling the fires, with police investigating whether plantation companies financed or ordered land burning.Why it mattersThe forest fires in Indonesia are a recurring issue, exacerbated by dry conditions and El Niño weather patterns. The fires not only affect Indonesia but als