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Hazardous Haze Detected in 8 Philippine Areas, Linked to Indonesian Fires

The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) reported on October 15 the observation of hazardous haze in eight areas across the Philippines. This is strongly suspected to be transboundary haze originating from ongoing fires in Kalimantan, Indonesia.

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