The ongoing drought has severely dried out the peatlands in Central Kalimantan. The fires have now reached the border of Sebangau National Park for the first time this year – home to the world’s largest known population of endangered Bornean orangutans.
Thanks to the rapid response of local firefighting teams, the flames were prevented from spreading into the primary forest. However, the situation remains critical: along Sebangau’s northeastern border, a fire front stretches for more than 30 kilometres.
The loss of the Hiu Putih reforestation area is particularly serious. Around 45,000 young trees were growing there, but the area has been destroyed by the fire.
Round-the-clock operations
Local firefighting teams are battling the fires under extreme conditions: intense heat, thick smoke, and often far from roads and infrastructure. They are doing everything they can to prevent additional fires from entering the national park.
In doing so, they are protecting not only the rainforest and its unique wildlife, but also the surrounding villages and the livelihoods of local communities.
Every contribution counts now
The firefighting efforts urgently require equipment, water, food supplies, and other resources. That is why we have set up a dedicated donation link to support firefighting efforts in Borneo.
Donations go directly to the firefighting teams on the ground and support their efforts to combat the fires. Every contribution helps support the emergency teams and protect valuable rainforest.
Donate now to support firefighting efforts in Borneo.
