
West Kalimantan on Borneo now faces Indonesia's most intense wildfires in 11 years. This region is among the areas most affected by the unfolding crisis. The severity of these blazes marks a peak not seen in over a decade for Indonesia.
The fires are being driven by 'super-El Niño' weather conditions. These conditions are raising temperatures across the affected zones. They are also causing droughts. The 'super-El Niño' phenomenon dictates these extreme weather patterns, directly influencing the environmental conditions that fuel such widespread devastation.
Reviewed by the editorial desk — September 18, 2026
Last updated September 18, 2026