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Wildfire smoke killed 3,560 in Indonesia in September

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Friday, October 30, 2026 · Day 2 · Climate · Borneo, Indonesia

Wildfire smoke killed 3,560 in Indonesia in September

A report says fire pollution killed 3,560 people in Indonesia in September. About 57.8 million breathed unhealthy air. Rain is set to ease haze. Nine rescued orangutans returned to the forest.

Why it matters: Haze affects health across Southeast Asia.

Sources: Japan Times, Japan Times, Euronews · See it on the globe

Tuesday, October 27, 2026 · Day 1 · Climate · Borneo, Indonesia

Wildfires choke Indonesia

Indonesia faces its worst wildfires in over a decade, worsened by El Niño. Smoke reaches neighboring countries. Several dozen orangutans were rescued.

Why it matters: Smoke harms health across Southeast Asia.

Sources: PBS NewsHour, Asahi Shimbun, Asahi Shimbun · See it on the globe

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