Conservation groups rescue dozens of orangutans from Indonesian wildfires
Wildlife teams have evacuated dozens of critically endangered orangutans from fires burning across Indonesia while the region suffers from severe haze.
Rescue efforts continue in Kalimantan
A team working with the West Kalimantan conservation agency and Indonesian nonprofit YIARI moved 51 orangutans to safety on Saturday. These animals were pulled from locations threatened by rampant wildfires that have cloaked the area in toxic smoke.
Haze affects multiple Southeast Asian nations
The fires continue to burn on Borneo and Sumatra islands, intensifying pollution levels across Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, and East Timor. Officials note that Singapore has experienced the longest duration of unhealthy air quality since the severe crisis in 2015.
El Nino worsens regional fire conditions
Weather patterns driven by a turbocharged El Niño phenomenon are fueling the blaze and restricting outdoor activities for residents. Air quality monitors report that pollution ranges from unhealthy to very unhealthy across the affected region.
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