International Animal Rescue said it was also having to rescue orangutans from the fires, with 46 of the critically endangered animal moved to safety so far. <\/p>\n
Dr Kamale Sanchez, who works for the charity in Indonesia, told the BBC she was sleeping deep within the forests to rescue more.<\/p>\n
She said forest fires in the area “have got even more out of control”.<\/p>\n
“We are experiencing a very hot season,” said Sanchez, explaining that it was about five to six degrees above normal temperatures for the time of year. <\/p>\n
This year’s wildfire season has been called one of Indonesia’s worst in years<\/a>. <\/p>\n It is primarily caused by illegal slash-and-burn practices used by farmers and companies as a cheap method to clear vegetation, though experts say the “super” El Ni\u00f1o this year has exacerbated drought conditions. <\/p>\n Human activities, such as the burning of fossil fuels, are driving climate change that is making extreme weather events more common and intense<\/a>, say scientists. <\/p>\n Follow BBC Sussex on Facebook, external<\/a>, X, external<\/a>, and Instagram, external<\/a> and listen to BBC Radio Sussex on Sounds<\/a>. Send your story ideas to southeasttoday@bbc.co.uk , external<\/a> or WhatsApp us on 08081 002250.<\/p>\n