# Indonesia wildfires worsen haze, drive respiratory illnesses in Borneo

https://mins.news/en/video/61219

- CNA, 2026-09-16 15:19 UTC
- Health
- Original: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IlKzNlOomUI

> Haze from worsening wildfires in Indonesia is driving a rise in respiratory illnesses among people in Borneo. Fire-related cases across seven affected Indonesian provinces more than doubled from about 50,000 on Sep 1 to over 113,000 on Sep 9. Water shortages caused by limited rain and saltwater-tainted supplies have made conditions worse in some areas.

## Stories

- [Indonesia Borneo Wildfires](https://mins.news/en/topic/indonesia-borneo-wildfires) — Markdown: https://mins.news/en/topic/indonesia-borneo-wildfires.md

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