Thousands of peat fires flare across Indonesia despite rainy season

Mongabay
Feb 13, 2026, 1:40 am119 ptsTrending
JAKARTA — Satellite imagery recorded more than 5,000 fire hotspots on peatlands across Indonesia in January, despite the fact that much of the country remains firmly in the grip of the rainy season. Independent watchdog Pantau Gambut identified 5,490 hotspots within peatlands, perennially waterlogged…

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