Merauke wildfire: 10 districts affected
The fire is still growing, with satellite measurements showing it is burning moderately in several spots at once.
A wildfire in Merauke, Indonesia, has affected 10 districts, with the fire still growing, according to reports from MetroTVNews.com and CNN Indonesia.
How is the fire developing?
According to Kompas.id, 46 prisoners escaped from the Merauke prison during the fire, and two are still being searched for.
Fire spread
The fire has affected several areas in Merauke, including the Lapas Merauke prison, which was damaged in the fire.
What does this mean for residents?
The fire has affected 10 districts in Merauke and damaged the Lapas Merauke prison.
Timeline
- CNN Indonesia:
Karhutla Melanda 10 Distrik di Merauke, 63 Hektare Lahan Terbakar
- Kompas.id:
46 Napi Kabur Saat Kebakaran Lapas Merauke, Dua Orang Masih Dicari
- YLBHI:
Delapan Tahun Deklarasi Manokwari, Tanah Papua Dilanda Karhutla dan Kekeringan: YLBHI dan LBH se-Papua Desak Penetapan Status Darurat Bencana dan Penghentian PSN Merauke – YLBHI
- ANTARA News Papua:
Bhabinkamtibmas di Merauke "door to door" ajak warga cegah karhutla
- suara.merauke.go.id:
Lapas Merauke Mulai Rehabilitasi Pasca Kebakaran, Dua Napi Masih Diburu
- First heat detected by satellite
- Latest heat detected by satellite
What we don’t know yet
The cause of the fire and the full extent of the damage are not known yet.
Background
Merauke is a large town in the Merauke Regency of South Papua Province, Indonesia. The area is prone to wildfires, and the fire season in Indonesia is expected to continue. In recent years, Indonesia has experienced severe wildfires.
What to watch next
The situation in Merauke is being closely watched, and residents are advised to stay informed about the latest developments. The fire season in Indonesia is expected to continue, and it is essential to take precautions to prevent and respond to wildfires.
Sources
- suara.merauke.go.id: Lapas Merauke Mulai Rehabilitasi Pasca Kebakaran, Dua Napi Masih Diburu (12 Oct)
- ANTARA News Papua: Bhabinkamtibmas di Merauke "door to door" ajak warga cegah karhutla (12 Oct)
- YLBHI: Delapan Tahun Deklarasi Manokwari, Tanah Papua Dilanda Karhutla dan Kekeringan: YLBHI dan LBH se-Papua Desak Penetapan Status Darurat Bencana dan Penghentian PSN Merauke – YLBHI (11 Oct)
- Kompas.id: 46 Napi Kabur Saat Kebakaran Lapas Merauke, Dua Orang Masih Dicari (11 Oct)
- CNN Indonesia: Karhutla Melanda 10 Distrik di Merauke, 63 Hektare Lahan Terbakar (11 Oct)
- MetroTVNews.com: Karhutla di Merauke Meluas ke 10 Distrik, Luas Lahan Terbakar 63 Hektare (11 Oct)
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