Philippines on High Alert for El Niño Wildfire Threat
The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) in the Philippines has elevated its wildfire prevention efforts to maximum alert due to the heightened risk of forest fires caused by El Niño-induced drying. Measures include intensified patrols and firebreak construction.
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