Indonesian authorities provide relief to fire victims in Kapuas and Jakarta

Local authorities and organizations in Indonesia are providing relief to residents affected by recent residential fires in different regions.

In Kapuas Regency, the local government has distributed cash and food packages to victims of three separate fires that occurred in July and August 2026 across the Kapuas Murung and Selat districts. Legislator Rahmad Jainudin noted that the aid aims to alleviate the burden on families who lost homes and belongings.

In Jakarta, the West Jakarta Social Affairs Office and the Indonesian Red Cross (PMI) have delivered logistical supplies to survivors of a fire in the Jelambar area. The aid includes essential food items such as rice, noodles, and canned goods, as well as clothing, hygiene products, blankets, and mattresses. Supplies were distributed at a temporary shelter located at Madrasah Ibtidaiyah Ar Ridha.