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Indonesia Wildfire Displaces Hundreds
A wildfire in Indonesia's Bangka Belitung province has razed nearly 300 homes and displaced hundreds of people. The fire, fueled by El Niño conditions, continues to spread despite efforts to contain it.
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The Guardian
Hundreds of people displaced in Bangka Belitung province as shift in wind direction drove blaze towards settlementAn forest fire on Indonesia’s Sumatra island fuelled by El Niño has razed nearly 300 homes, forcing hundreds of people to evacuate, an official said on Tuesday as the country b
2026-10-13 12:44 UTC