North Maluku Forest Fires Devastate Local Food Sources
In Leleseng Village, North Halmahera, approximately 100 hectares of sago palm forest were destroyed by fire in mid-September 2026. Coconut and nutmeg plantations were also affected, severely impacting the community's primary food source. Similar fires have occurred across North Maluku, exacerbating the damage.
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