Indonesia wildfires burn 1.9M hectares; El Niño haze causes 5,310 deaths

El Niño-driven dry conditions have intensified wildfires across Indonesia, scorching 1.9 million hectares and producing toxic haze. CREA estimates 5,310 pollution-related deaths in September, with 58 million people exposed to unhealthy air, fueling public anger. The scale of the fires and health impact marks a significant escalation, though the full extent of the damage and long-term effects remain uncertain.

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