Indonesia uses water bombing to contain wildfires near Nusantara

Indonesia

First seen: Sep 5, 2026, 5:01 PM UTCUpdated: Sep 5, 2026, 6:02 PM UTC

WHAT HAPPENED

Indonesia has begun aerial water bombing to contain wildfires near Nusantara, the future capital, and is intensifying fire-control operations.

SO WHAT?

Fires near the future capital threaten nearby communities, infrastructure and air quality, while persistent peat fires can produce wider regional haze.

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