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Story summary
- Wildfires in Riau threaten infrastructure and air travel after starting March 21, 2026 near Batu Besar substation in Batam.
- PT PLN (Persero) spokesperson Yoga Perdana Sulastana said firefighting teams extinguished the initial blaze but faced a second fire the next day.
- Hang Nadim International Airport reported 4-km visibility due to haze.
- Badan Meteorologi, Klimatologi, dan Geofisika (BMKG) warns that drier weather in 2026 could raise fire risk.
