# Indonesia’s wildfires may last until early November, minister says

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- Reuters, 2026-09-16 10:05 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.reuters.com/business/environment/indonesias-wildfires-may-last-until-early-november-minister-says-2026-09-16/?link_source=ta_bluesky_link&taid=6aaa69d5a4391a0001266f96

> Indonesia’s wildfires could continue into early November as the rainy season is expected to arrive late, Forestry Minister Raja Juli Antoni told local media on Wednesday. He urged people to stop using fire to clear land during the prolonged drought.

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