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Indonesia faces a dramatic escalation in forest and land fires across Kalimantan and Sumatra, with West Kalimantan hotspots nearly doubling to 7,377. The crisis threatens millions and triggers regional coordination efforts.
Raging forest and land fires have driven Indonesia's air pollution index to critically dangerous levels, with readings exceeding 573 in Central Kalimantan and affecting millions across the archipelago's major population centres.
Indonesia has sealed all entrances to Mount Bromo in East Java following a spreading wildfire that has consumed nearly 180 hectares. The park authority suspended tourism operations to prioritise firefighting efforts and visitor safety.