Indonesia Records Record-High Fire Hotspots in Early 2026 Amid El Niño Concerns
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Indonesian Government, FireWatch, Pantau Gambut
Indonesia
July 2026
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FireWatch data shows over 96,000 fire hotspots detected by late July 2026, exceeding previous records. Approximately 103,000 hectares of land have burned in the first half of 2026. Climate models suggest a strong El Niño is developing, threatening to intensify the fire season.
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