Singapore Offers Assistance as Indonesia Battles Forest Fires, Regional Smog Concerns Grow
Singapore has offered assistance to Indonesia as forest and land fires cause smog affecting Southeast Asia. Amidst dry El Niño conditions complicating fire control, Singapore is ready to provide aid and is preparing protective measures for its public.
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