Indonesia Grapples with Persistent Fires and Spreading Toxic Haze
Rain has provided temporary respite from Indonesia's wildfires, but underground peat fires persist, fueling toxic haze across Southeast Asia. School closures and respiratory illnesses are on the rise.
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