Water Bombing of Forest Fires in Riau

A helicopter belonging to the National Disaster Mitigation Agency (BNPB) water- bombs a recently burnt area of peatland in an oil palm concession in Pangkalan Terap,Teluk Meranti, Pelalawan regency, Riau.

In original language:

Kebakaran Lahan Dan Hutan

Unique identifier: GP0STPWID

Type: Image

Shoot date: 16/06/2016

Locations: Indonesia, Pelalawan Regency, Riau, Southeast Asia

Credit line: © Rony Muharrman / Greenpeace

Ranking: ★★★★★★ (B)

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Documentation of Forest Fires Area in SSS Riau

Greenpeace sent an investigation team to Pangkalan Terap in Riau’s Teluk Meranti subdistrict, following a serious outbreak of fire in the area, which is caused by drainage for a palm oil plantation. The photos show that despite government orders to block drainage canals in plantations, the dangerous practice is still active, endangering people and the environment.

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