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Wildfire smoke killed 3,560 in Indonesia in September
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El Niño dried forests.
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Friday, October 30, 2026 · Day 2 · Climate · Borneo, Indonesia
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
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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