WorldThe volunteers risking their lives to defuse Indonesia's wildfire 'carbon bombs'
Peat fires have burned about 200,000 hectares of forest and farmland across Indonesian Borneo since early July. Smouldering underground fires are releasing toxic fumes and ancient carbon, sending haze across borders to Singapore, Manila and Kuala Lumpur, while thousands of volunteer firefighters work to contain the blaze.
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BBC News★★★★☆2026-09-06 23:13Original
The volunteers risking their lives to defuse Indonesia's wildfire 'carbon bombs'
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