Indonesia wildfires and regional haze response

Key developments

1. Oct 16, 2026

   Indonesia faces its worst wildfire season since 2015, driven by El Niño drought and damaged peatlands.

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2. Oct 16, 2026

   Fires have produced hazardous air pollution, widespread respiratory illness and smoke that spread to neighboring countries.

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3. Oct 16, 2026

   School closures occurred in affected areas as officials work to restore degraded peatlands.

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4. Oct 16, 2026

   Indonesia approved offers of help from neighboring countries to fight severe forest and peatland fires.

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Indonesia approves foreign aid against regional wildfires

President Prabowo approved foreign aid for Indonesia's worst forest fires in over a decade; Nasir said BNPB is handling technical talks after Malaysia offered aircraft, helicopters and 52 firefighters.

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Indonesia’s Worst Wildfires Since 2015 Spread Regional Haze

Indonesia is facing its worst wildfire season since 2015, as El Niño-driven drought and damaged peatlands fuel fires that have produced hazardous air pollution, widespread respiratory illness and disruption across the country. Smoke has spread to neighboring countries, prompting school closures, while Indonesian officials say they will restore degraded peatlands and Singapore is weighing penalties against companies responsible for the haze.