Borneo wildfires rescue 51 orangutans, toxic haze closes 2,400 flights
Conservation groups rescued 51 orangutans from Indonesian wildfires burning across Borneo between August and October 2026. Toxic haze from months-long fires has closed schools and spiked respiratory illness across Southeast Asia, affecting 2,400 flights. Residents sued the Indonesian government for negligence, accusing 27 officials including President Prabowo Subianto of mishandling the crisis.
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Published 18 Oct 2026, 09:34 UTC · Updated 18 Oct 2026, 09:40 UTC
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