The 2026 El Niño season could spark a return of fires similar to Black Summer, authorities warn
A former fire commissioner has sounded the alarm over bushfire concerns this summer.
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JAKARTA, Indonesia — An emerging El Niño risks fueling devastating wildfires on peatland areas in Borneo earmarked by Indonesia’s government

A possible strong El Niño fuels fears for fires across Indonesian tropical peatlands
JAKARTA, Indonesia — An emerging El Niño risks fueling devastating wildfires on peatland areas in Borneo earmarked by Indonesia’s government

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