Fire haze threatens health of millions in Indonesia, ministry warns
Large wildfires in Indonesia have burned forests and peatland, creating haze that spread to neighboring Malaysia. The government has increased firefighting efforts and warned that the fires pose health risks to millions of people in the region.
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2 sourcesIndonesia intensifies aerial firefighting as wildfire haze spreads to Malaysia
Indonesia intensifies aerial firefighting as forest fires scorch multiple provinces
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‘Like smoking a cigarette’: Indonesia chokes on haze as blazes intensify amid super ‘El Niño’
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2 developments- Aug 24Indonesia intensifies aerial firefighting as wildfire haze spreads to Malaysia
- Aug 25Indonesia battles haze as wildfires rage across South Sumatra forests
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