Activists Report Four Companies Over 9,000-Acre Fires in Central Kalimantan
Activists have reported four companies to the police over la fires in their concessions in Central Kalimantan. The companies, two industrial forest firms and two palm oil firms, are suspected of having 3,650 hectares (9,000 acres) of burning in their concessions from September 2-10. This year's fire season is expected to be the worst since 2019 due to unusually scorching weather caused by an El Niño system.
Most of the la fires are in concessions that haven't been cultivated yet. PT Industrial Forest Plantation (IFP) and PT Rimbun Seruyan had 441 hectares (1,100 acres) and 2,055 hectares (5,100 acres) of identified burning, respectively. PT Karya Luhur Sejati (KLS) and PT Globalindo Agung Lestari (GAL) had 1,122 hectares (2,800 acres) and 32 hectares (79 acres) of fires detected, respectively.
These four concessions were also burned during the 2019 great fire episode. Activists from SOB, LBH Palangkaraya, and Walhi Central Kalimantan filed a report with the police against the four companies. Companies are strictly liable for la fires that occur on their land, even if they didn't start the la fires. Some of the four companies also have a history of deforestation and illegal activities.
A total of 3,650 hectares (9,000 acres) of burning was found in the four concessions. Activists have urged the local police to investigate and hold the companies accountable. The severe fire season this year highlights the need for stricter enforcement and better management of concessions to prevent future la fires.
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