All forest and plantation fires in Indonesia are "man made". The tropical climate does not give any "natural fire sources". These galleries show fires in forest and acasia plantations in Northern Riau, Sumatra, Indonesia. You are welcome to use them for "non-commercial purpose" as long as the source is quoted as www.ollewennstrom.net.
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Northern Riau, Sumatra, Indonesia, 2004 Assorted forest and plantation fire pictures taken in 2004. Fire spread patterns are visible.
(46 pictures)
Northern Riau, Sumatra, Indonesia, 2005 Assorted forest and plantation fire pictures taken in 2005. Fire spread patterns are visible.
(67 pictures)
Fire in the log stock
Combating a log stock fire in the field.
(16 pictures)
Young Acasia tree burning A series of pictures of young acasia trees burning.
(6 pictures)
Illegal logging Illegal logging is a big industry in Indonesia. It is often carried out in protected forest areas. The loggers are not shy, even to pose for the camera.
(10 pictures)
