Indonesia is facing its most severe forest fires and resulting toxic haze in over a decade, as thick smoke blankets large regions and disrupts daily life. Authorities have linked the blazes to land clearing practices, particularly for agriculture, which have intensified during dry seasons. The crisis has prompted emergency responses, including evacuations and health warnings, as air quality plummets to hazardous levels. Neighbors like Malaysia and Singapore are also experiencing severe impacts from the drifting smoke.
Indonesia battles worst forest fires and toxic haze in 11 years
