# Indonesia cassava flour firefighting technology development > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/indonesia-cassava-flour-firefighting-technology-development > Updated: 2026-08-29T00:13:35.000Z. Sources: 8. Developments: 2. President Prabowo Subianto has initiated plans to pilot the mass production of a firefighting technology using cassava flour to combat forest and land fires. The innovation, referred to by the President as ‘ubi bombing’, involves using cassava flour to separate oxygen from carbon dioxide when sprayed on flames to extinguish fires in their early stages. Following the President’s directive, the National Research and Innovation Agency (BRIN) and the National Police have begun collaborating to move from small-scale tests to large-scale trials. While BRIN molecular chemists have determined the concept is theoretically sound, researchers are working to develop specialized application tools. Experts have noted that the material must be carefully formulated, as research indicates cassava starch dust can be combustible and poses an explosion risk under certain concentrations. ## Timeline ### 2026-08-29: BRIN tests cassava flour as potential forest fire suppressant Indonesia's BRIN and National Police are testing cassava flour as a theoretical tool for forest fire suppression, though experts warn of potential explosion risks if not handled with specialized equipment. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/brin-tests-cassava-flour-as-potential-forest-fire-suppressant ### 2026-08-25: Prabowo Subianto plans mass production of cassava flour firefighting technology President Prabowo Subianto plans to pilot mass production of a cassava flour-based technology, dubbed ‘ubi bombing’, to help prevent and extinguish forest and land fires in Indonesia. 6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/prabowo-subianto-plans-mass-production-of-cassava-flour-firefighting-technology --- Cite as: Indonesia cassava flour firefighting technology development. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/indonesia-cassava-flour-firefighting-technology-development