Wildfires and Severe Drought Persist in Sulawesi, Indonesia, with Emergency Status Declared in Bombana Regency

The National Disaster Management Agency (BNPB) in Indonesia has reported ongoing forest and land fires (karhutla), extreme weather, and drought across several regions of Sulawesi from Saturday (November 7) to Sunday (November 8). Incidents of fires were noted in Parigi Moutong Regency, Central Sulawesi, and Bombana Regency, Southeast Sulawesi. Bombana Regency has declared a State of Emergency for Drought and Forest or Land Fires for 2026, effective until November 30, 2026, highlighting significant environmental and public safety concerns.