Pekanbaru, Riau, (Antarariau.com) - Some 178 hotspots were detected across 10 districts and one city in Riau Province on Wednesday, according to a local official.
Of the total hotspots, 66 were found in Pelalawan District, 26 in Indragiri Hilir, 26 in Indragiri Hulu, and 21 in Kuantan Singingi," Sugarin, head of the Pekanbaru meteorology office, said.
He explained that of the 178 hotspots detected by Terra and Aqua satellite, 107 had accuracy above 70 percent.
Forest and peatland fires in Riau has produced haze that enveloped Pekanbaru, the provincial capital.
The Riau authorities have declared a haze emergency status until late September.
178 Hotspots Detected In Riau
