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Hazardous haze spreads across Pontianak as fires worsen

By Drooid · Sep 16, 2026, 5:59 AM UTC · How we work

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Indonesia Battles Haze

Indonesia's forest fires have blanketed Pontianak with hazardous haze, prompting health emergencies.
Over 12.5 million people in seven provinces have been exposed to haze, ministry says.
Respiratory illness cases rose to 113,336 by September 9, up from 50,891 on September 1.
Japan dispatched three CH-47 Chinook helicopters and 180 crew to aid Indonesia's aerial firefighting.

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YIARI Rescues Orangutans

YIARI rescued at least 15 orangutans this fire season, including a mother-baby pair named Noni.
The all-female Power of Mama team patrols hotspots, uses drones and a monitoring app to alert forestry brigades.
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Indonesia Battles Haze

Indonesia's forest fires have blanketed Pontianak with hazardous haze, prompting health emergencies.
Over 12.5 million people in seven provinces have been exposed to haze, ministry says.
Respiratory illness cases rose to 113,336 by September 9, up from 50,891 on September 1.
Japan dispatched three CH-47 Chinook helicopters and 180 crew to aid Indonesia's aerial firefighting.

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