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Indonesia is combating a severe escalation in forest and land fires, with West Kalimantan experiencing a dramatic surge in hotspots to 7,377. The crisis threatens millions and prompts regional coordination efforts.
The ASEAN Specialised Meteorological Centre has warned that worsening dry conditions threaten to escalate haze and air pollution across southern ASEAN, with Malaysia and Sarawak already experiencing unhealthy air quality levels.
Firefighters have managed to extinguish more than half of a peatland fire affecting 51.4 hectares near Kota Tinggi in Johor. The operation, now in its third day, involves multiple agencies and an aerial support unit.
Sarawak faces deteriorating air quality with Serian reaching a 'very unhealthy' API reading of 227, while nine other locations recorded unhealthy levels. Transboundary smoke from Kalimantan fires is moving into the state.
Sarawak has temporarily closed 108 schools in Serian following dangerously high air pollution levels. The closures follow an API reading exceeding 200, with authorities implementing online learning to maintain educational continuity.
Indonesia's Mount Bromo wildfire has expanded to 520 hectares in East Java after strong winds reignited the blaze Saturday night. The national park has closed all entrances, and authorities suspect human activity sparked the fire.
Spain is combating its worst wildfire on record, with blazes in central provinces burning more than 77,000 hectares and forcing nearly 100,000 people to evacuate or shelter indoors across 46 municipalities.
France is experiencing its worst wildfire season since World War II, with nearly 40,000 hectares consumed by flames in 2026. Exceptional heat and daily new fire outbreaks pose regional climate concerns.