Satellite image showing widespread fires in Indonesia

Fires in Indonesia Burn Nearly 2.9 Million Hectares in 2026

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Fires in Indonesia have burned through approximately 2.88 million hectares in 2026, according to a monitor analyzing satellite imagery. The fires have been partly driven by a strong El Niño event, exacerbating the scale of the damage this year.

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