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Indonesia continues to battle wildfires, with nearly 2 million hectares burned

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Briefings

Indonesia experienced its worst wildfire season in a decade, burning over 1.9 million hectares of land. This event caused toxic smoke to spread across Southeast Asia, leading to school closures and increased respiratory illnesses. The data was reported by FRANCE 24's Environment Editor Valerie Dekimpe on October 20, 2026.

Key points

• Indonesia burned 1.9 million hectares of land during its worst wildfire season in a decade.
• Toxic smoke from the fires forced schools to close and contributed to rising respiratory illnesses.

Context

Indonesia's wildfire season reached its peak in October 2026, with the fire area exceeding 1.9 million hectares. This event marked the most severe fire season in the country's history, resulting in significant environmental and health impacts across Southeast Asia.

Limitations

Data covers only October 2026, with no information on prior years or future projections. The source is a single article by Valerie Dekimpe, and specific casualty numbers or health statistics are not provided.

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