Indonesia wildfires threaten orangutans rescued from animal traffickers
Summary
Orangutans rescued from traffickers in Indonesia face danger from a large number of wildfires caused by dry weather and climate change. The fires have come very close to a rehabilitation center in West Kalimantan, where staff are working hard to protect the animals.Key Facts
- Indonesia has seen a record number of forest fires recently, especially in August.
- West Kalimantan has experienced severe fires after 40 days without rain.
- The Yiari orangutan rehabilitation center was almost reached by flames, forcing staff to move orangutans to safer enclosures.
- Firefighters and center staff are working together to control the blazes, including water bombing from above.
- The air pollution from the fires threatens both animals and the environment.
- The fire situation had somewhat stabilized by Thursday evening, with all orangutans reported safe.
- Weather forecasts predict continued hot and dry conditions, which may cause more fires.
- Indonesian officials warn people not to set fires and to be careful during the peak fire season in September and October.
- The Yiari center is asking for money to buy more firefighting tools and had previously warned about fire risks to their restoration sites.
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