Wildfires burning in Indonesia’s Central Kalimantan produce thick orange smog that blankets areas including Palangka Raya, with haze visible across the region. Smoke from the fires travels beyond Indonesia’s borders, reaching neighbouring countries such as Singapore and Malaysia, where air quality also deteriorates.
Multiple outlets report that the crisis is ongoing and disrupts daily life for people in affected areas, with health concerns tied to the worsening air quality. Coverage also notes that the Indonesian government is investigating firms linked to the fires. One report says authorities are considering or using dry-ice dispersal techniques as part of efforts to manage smoke and fire impacts.
While the articles share a common focus on the visual severity of the haze and its cross-border effects, their emphasis differs: some foreground on-the-ground conditions in Central Kalimantan, while others highlight regional travel of smoke and government investigative and mitigation steps.
