Thursday, 17 September 2026
ACEH TENGAH | INDATANEWS.COM - Police in Aceh Tengah Regency have stepped up efforts to prevent forest and land fires, known in Indonesia as Karhutla. The measures include intensifying patrols and directly educating residents about the dangers of fires and the prohibition against clearing land by burning.
The preventive measures are being carried out by officers from Polsek Celala and Polsubsektor Rusip Antara within their respective jurisdictions. Police are not only monitoring environmental conditions but also educating residents about various activities that could trigger fires, particularly in forest and land areas considered vulnerable to fire.The measures form part of the police strategy to prevent forest and land fires at an early stage. Through patrols and direct engagement with residents, police aim to encourage the community to take an active role in protecting the environment and immediately report any suspicious or potentially dangerous activities that could trigger fires.
Officers from Polsek Celala conducted an information campaign on Wednesday, September 16, 2026, at around 11:00 a.m. local time as part of efforts to prevent forest and land fires. During the activity, police officers delivered several appeals to residents not to engage in activities that could trigger fires in forests or agricultural areas.
Police urged residents not to burn forests or land under any circumstances. Residents were also reminded not to carelessly throw away cigarette butts, particularly in areas with dry vegetation that can easily catch fire.Officers also urged residents carrying out activities near forests and land areas to ensure that no open flames or other sources of fire were left unattended. The warning is important because a small, unattended fire can quickly spread and develop into a blaze that is difficult to control.
In addition to emphasizing the prohibition against land burning, officers from Polsek Celala encouraged residents to use safer methods when managing and developing land. Police stressed that clearing and opening land by burning can have widespread consequences for both the environment and the community.The information campaign also sought to strengthen a shared sense of responsibility. Police hope residents will not only avoid activities that could cause forest and land fires but also actively monitor the environment surrounding their communities.
During the activity, officers reminded residents not to engage in illegal land clearing or develop land by burning. Police also emphasized the importance of protecting forests and the environment to prevent damage that could lead to further problems.
Officers explained that forest and land fires do not only affect environmental conditions. They can also disrupt community activities, generate smoke, deteriorate air quality, damage ecosystems and cause significant losses if the fire spreads to residential areas or agricultural land.Police also explained the legal consequences for individuals who intentionally set forests or land on fire. The explanation was part of the information campaign to help residents understand that preventing forest and land fires is not merely an appeal but is also connected to applicable laws and regulations.
In addition, officers from Polsubsektor Rusip Antara urged residents to immediately contact the police if they observe activities that could potentially trigger a fire. According to police, information from the community is important so officers can take preventive measures at an early stage before a fire develops into a larger blaze.
The Aceh Tengah Police Chief, AKBP Teguh Siswoyo, S.H., S.I.K., M.H., through Head of Public Relations AKP Rasimin, said preventing forest and land fires requires the joint involvement of the police and the community.
"We carry out prevention efforts by going directly into the community, providing understanding and reminding residents not to clear land by burning. We invite the community to work together to protect forests and the environment from the threat of forest and land fires," AKP Rasimin said.Accordingly, direct engagement with residents is an important component of efforts to prevent forest and land fires. Through this approach, police can explain the risks of fires while encouraging residents to take appropriate precautions when carrying out activities near forests and land areas.
The presence of police officers among residents also creates an opportunity for direct communication between police and the community. Through this interaction, residents can provide information about environmental conditions as well as activities that could potentially trigger fires.Polres Aceh Tengah is using patrols and information campaigns as preventive measures to protect environmental security while preventing new fire hotspots from emerging. The measures also demonstrate that preventing forest and land fires requires continuous attention and should not begin only after a fire has already broken out.
The series of patrols and information activities carried out by officers from Polsek Celala and Polsubsektor Rusip Antara proceeded safely, orderly and smoothly. Police ensured that similar activities would continue in several areas to protect forests, land and the environment from the threat of forest and land fires.Polres Aceh Tengah also called on residents to increase their vigilance against potential fire hazards. Residents are urged not to use fire when developing land, not to leave sources of fire unattended and to immediately report any conditions that could potentially trigger forest or land fires.
Through cooperation between police and residents, preventive measures can be taken more quickly before a fire spreads further. Public awareness of environmental protection is an important part of efforts to safeguard forest and land areas in Aceh Tengah from the threat of fires. (IDNC)REPORTER: Adli Safwan | EDITOR: Fik Sagala
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