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Indonesia fires: Volunteers tackle 'carbon bombs'
Indonesian volunteers have been battling extensive wildfires and underground peat fires in Borneo, burning since early July and affecting up to 200,000 hectares of forest and farmland. The fires are intensified by drought conditions linked to a "Super El Niño" and pose a significant risk of releasing large amounts of carbon dioxide, contributing to regional haze and health issues across Southeast Asia. Efforts include constructing ponds and irrigation systems to suppress underground fires, but the ongoing drought, land drainage, and prior deforestation have worsened the fire-prone conditions.
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