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El Niño-boosted fires spread across Borneo, threatening orangutans
IndonesiaMalaysiaBrunei
First seen: Sep 9, 2026, 7:17 AM UTCUpdated: Sep 9, 2026, 8:17 AM UTC
WHAT HAPPENED
Wildfires are spreading across Borneo amid El Niño conditions, while rescuers work to save orangutans.
SO WHAT?
The fires threaten ecosystems and wildlife across a major island shared by several countries.
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