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As El Niño Dries Indonesia, Wildfires Intensify

As El Niño Dries Indonesia, Wildfires Intensify
New York Times Monday 24 August 2026, 04:01 UTC By Max Kim and Muktita Suhartono 1 min read
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A firefighter battles a wildfire in Ogan Ilir, South Sumatra, Indonesia, earlier this month. This fire season, the country has had an unusually high number of hot spots, according to one estimate.

A firefighter battles a wildfire in Ogan Ilir, South Sumatra, Indonesia, earlier this month. This fire season, the country has had an unusually high number of hot spots, according to one estimate.
El Niño Dries (PERSON) Indonesia (LOCATION) Ogan Ilir (LOCATION) South Sumatra (LOCATION)
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