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Wildfires burn nearly 1,000 hectares in Indonesia’s Pelalawan region

Nearly 1,000 hectares have burned in Pelalawan, with 60% of the forest and land fires in Kerumutan reported extinguished.

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The fires threaten local communities, ecosystems and air quality while requiring continued suppression efforts.

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  1. Luas Lahan yang Terbakar di Pelalawan Hampir 1.000 Ha, 60 Persen Karhutla di Kerumutan Sudah Padam ↗pekanbaru.tribunnews.com · Recorded source date: Aug 26, 2026, 6:17 AM UTC

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