An infant orangutan named Novita was rescued from fires in Borneo and taken to the Borneo Orangutan Survival (BOS) foundation for treatment. At the facility, Novita was anesthetized, given oxygen, and received intravenous infusions before being moved to the Nyaru Menteng rehabilitation center in Palangkaraya. Officials reported that Novita's burns were progressing favorably, though they warned that a full recovery might not be possible. Novita is one of many orangutans rescued in recent months from fires burning across Sumatra and Borneo. The fires have worsened during Indonesia's dry season, which has been made more severe by a drought linked to the El Niño weather pattern. According to government data, the area burned between January and July exceeded 202,000 hectares. Satellite tracking by the Nusantara Atlas project estimated that by the end of August, nearly 896,000 hectares had burned. These fires not only destroy the habitat of wildlife but also contribute to a thick, polluting haze that affects the region. The smoke from the fires has had a direct impact on the health of orangutans at the BOS foundation's care center in central Kalimantan. Many of the animals have shown signs of respiratory issues, highlighting the broader environmental and health consequences of the ongoing fires. The situation has raised concerns among conservationists and local authorities about the long-term effects on both wildlife and human populations. Efforts to combat the fires and their effects continue, with rescue and rehabilitation efforts playing a critical role in protecting the region's wildlife. The BOS foundation and other organizations are working to treat affected animals and restore habitats, though the scale of the crisis remains daunting. The fires serve as a stark reminder of the challenges posed by climate-related events and the importance of conservation efforts in vulnerable ecosystems.