Indonesia continues to battle wildfires, with nearly 2 million hectares burned
Summary
Indonesia is fighting large wildfires that have burned nearly 2 million hectares of land in its worst season in ten years. The fires have produced toxic smoke that spread across Southeast Asia, causing school closures and increasing respiratory health problems.Key Facts
- Wildfires in Indonesia have burned over 1.9 million hectares (about 4.7 million acres) of land.
- This wildfire season is the worst in Indonesia in a decade.
- Toxic smoke from the fires has spread across many Southeast Asian countries.
- Schools have been forced to close due to the smoke and air pollution.
- More people in the region are experiencing breathing and lung problems because of the smoke.
- Volunteers and authorities are actively working to control the fires.
- The fires contribute to environmental damage and worsen public health in the area.
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