The fires, started by illegal burning to clear land for farming has resulted in a chocking haze across Southeast Asia. FMTNews
Smoke from Indonesia’s forest fires has drifted into the country, causing a chocking haze.
The fires, usually started by illegal burning to clear land for farming, have unleashed choking haze across Southeast Asia, triggering diplomatic tensions with Indonesia’s neighbours. Last week, Indonesia sealed off dozens of plantations where smog-belching fires were blazing, and warned that owners, including Malaysia and Singapore-based firms could face criminal charges if there was evidence of illegal burning.
While forest fires are an annual problem, the situation this year has been worsened by drier weather in Indonesia, with diplomatic tensions soaring as toxic smog drifts over to neighbouring Malaysia and Singapore.
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