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Forest fires

Riau braces itself for more forest fires as rainy season nears end

Aftermath of a forest fire in Bengkalis regency in 2019. Since January, fires have scorched 59.38ha of land across 10 of Riau’s 12 regencies and cities, with Bengkalis regency and Pekanbaru the worst affected.
Aftermath of a forest fire in Bengkalis regency in 2019. Since January, fires have scorched 59.38ha of land across 10 of Riau’s 12 regencies and cities, with Bengkalis regency and Pekanbaru the worst affected.

Patagonia wildfires stir criticism over Milei austerity cuts

A drone view shows trees burnt by wildfires, in Cholila, in the patagonian province of Chubut, Argentina,  January 29, 2026. REUTERS/Gonzalo Keogan
A drone view shows trees burnt by wildfires, in Cholila, in the patagonian province of Chubut, Argentina,  January 29, 2026. REUTERS/Gonzalo Keogan

Johor peat fire fully extinguished, all evacuees allowed to go home

All 157 evacuees who escaped the peat fire in Pengerang, Malaysia, have been allowed to return home from relief centres.
All 157 evacuees who escaped the peat fire in Pengerang, Malaysia, have been allowed to return home from relief centres.

Malaysian police warn against open burning following bush fire in Muar

Malaysian police have warned the public against open burning as it poses great danger to lives, property and public health.
Malaysian police have warned the public against open burning as it poses great danger to lives, property and public health.

Johor firefighters battle spreading Pengerang peat fire as haze hits Singapore

Firefighters working to extinguish a peatland fire in Pengerang on Jan 26.
Firefighters working to extinguish a peatland fire in Pengerang on Jan 26.

Wildfire at Suraksan in Seoul destroys temple, burns width of over 2 soccer fields

Temple Suamsa dates back to year 621 during the Silla Kingdom. The original temple was destroyed in the 17th century and rebuilt decades ago in the modern era.
Temple Suamsa dates back to year 621 during the Silla Kingdom. The original temple was destroyed in the 17th century and rebuilt decades ago in the modern era.

Forest fires break out in Sumatra, Kalimantan despite ongoing rainy season

In Aceh, the authorities are continuing efforts to extinguish fires that broke out last week in several villages in West Aceh regency.
In Aceh, the authorities are continuing efforts to extinguish fires that broke out last week in several villages in West Aceh regency.

‘Extreme and dangerous’ weather: Australian bushfires raze homes, cut power to tens of thousands

The Longwood bushfire has been burning for several days.
The Longwood bushfire has been burning for several days.

California discourages wild mushroom foraging after fatal outbreak

The illnesses were linked to the consumption of death cap mushrooms.
The illnesses were linked to the consumption of death cap mushrooms.

Rain helps tame wildfire in New Zealand’s oldest national park

The fire in Tongariro National Park broke out on Nov 8 and has so far burnt through 2,500ha of alpine bush.
The fire in Tongariro National Park broke out on Nov 8 and has so far burnt through 2,500ha of alpine bush.

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2026 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.