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1.9 million hectares of forests burned in Indonesia
Publication: Observador - Últimas
Author: Agência Lusa
Source published: 19/10/2026, 10:38:53 UTC
Briefing created: 19/10/2026, 10:47:02 UTC
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Briefings
A recent Indonesian government report indicates approximately 1.9 million hectares of forests burned in Indonesia, though this figure is considered a small estimate due to satellite data limitations caused by smoke. The government has not provided official numbers since late July, creating uncertainty about the total extent of the fire event.
Key points
- Approximately 1.9 million hectares of forests burned in Indonesia, though this figure is a small estimate due to smoke obscuring satellite data.
- The Indonesian government has not provided official numbers on burned areas since late July.
Context
This finding highlights a significant environmental event in Indonesia, where smoke from fires has complicated remote sensing efforts to accurately measure forest loss.
Limitations
The evidence is limited by the inability to verify fire locations via satellite due to smoke, and the government has not released official numbers since late July.
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