Dry conditions have made this year's wildfires in Indonesia worse

NPR | By Naina Rao

Published September 8, 2026 at 2:41 AM MDT

Wildfires and smoke are an annual problem for Indonesia. This year, dry conditions have made the problem worse than in years past.

Naina Rao

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