Thick red haze covering the landscape of Indonesian Borneo due to wildfires

Wildfires in Indonesian Borneo Create Toxic Haze Amid El Niño Drought

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For several months, Indonesian Borneo has been engulfed in wildfires that have produced a dense, toxic haze. This environmental crisis is exacerbated by a severe drought linked to the El Niño weather pattern, affecting millions of residents.

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