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Wildfire at Indonesia’s Mount Bromo Mostly Contained as Smoke Forces School Closures
FireWatch said 103,000 hectares burned in the first half of 2026 as early dry-season conditions and peatland fires raise concern before the peak months.
- Indonesia recorded more than 96,000 fire hotspots by late July 2026, surpassing levels detected at the same point in any previous year monitored by FireWatch, according to satellite data released this week.
- A developing climate pattern in the Pacific Ocean has triggered low rainfall, with nearly 93 per cent of Indonesia experiencing dry conditions. Berkeley Earth climate scientist Zeke Hausfather estimates a 90 per cent chance this event becomes the strongest in roughly 150 years.
- FireWatch estimates approximately 103,000 hectares burned during 2026's first half. Founder David Gaveau notes the automated system achieves 98.7 per cent accuracy, providing a clearer picture than manual interpretations of fire detections.
- NGOs recently urged 190 financial institutions to strengthen no-deforestation policies, citing US$429 billion in financing for industries driving deforestation. Adam Putra Firdaus of the Indonesian Center for Environmental Law says financial actors must be held accountable.
- Fire activity typically peaks in September and October, heightening concerns for peatland ecosystems already stressed by canal construction. Officials estimate more than 17,000 additional structures are needed to restore hydrology nationwide as the most dangerous period approaches.
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Indonesia contains Mount Bromo wildfire as crews battle hot spots
Firefighters have largely contained the wildfire in Indonesia's Mount Bromo national park, though several hot spots remain. The blaze highlights the wider dry-season fire crisis, with peatland smoke worsening health and haze risks.
·Noida, India
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Wildfire at Indonesia’s Mount Bromo mostly contained as smoke forces school closures
MOUNT BROMO, Indonesia (AP) — Indonesian firefighters have mostly contained a wildfire that has scorched a large area of a national park on the main island of Java, though crews
·Toronto, Canada
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According to the National Disaster Management Agency, more than 48,000 officers have been deployed to combat fires in six provinces, with a total of more than 107,000 hectares of land burned throughout the country since the beginning of the year.
·Paris, France
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