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Indonesia wildfire fuelled by El Niño razes almost 300 homes

Reported by 4 outlets from 4 countries, in 3 languages, between 12 Oct 2026 and 14 Oct 2026.

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Wildfires on Indonesia's Sumatra island, fueled by El Niño, have destroyed nearly 300 homes. These fires have forced hundreds of people to evacuate the area. The situation in Bangka Belitung is described as having the worst conditions in a decade, and wildlife has also been badly affected.

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  1. Indonesia wildfire fuelled by El Niño razes almost 300 homes Headline of the event's most representative article · The Guardian, 13 Oct 2026
  2. Where it happened: Indonesia. See on the map
  3. Reported by 4 outlets from 4 countries, in 3 languages, between 12 Oct 2026 and 14 Oct 2026.4 articles · See all headlines

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DR Congo1
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  1. First article seen: “حرائق الغابات في إندونيسيا تدمر أكثر من 300 منزل وتجبر 500 شخص على الإجلاء”
  2. 2 new outlets, including “Indonesia wildfire fuelled by El Niño razes almost 300 homes”
  3. 1 new outlet, including “Près de 300 habitations endommagées par une pluie à Kasongo”

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