Forest fires engulf Indonesian Borneo, choking residents, triggering widespread respiratory crisis

Residents of Indonesia’s Borneo island have been struggling to breathe for months as persistent forest fires blanket the region in toxic smog. The fires have fueled a rise in respiratory illnesses and damaged residential areas in Central Kalimantan province.

The impact extends beyond Indonesia, with smoke spreading to neighboring countries, worsening air pollution and heightening health and environmental concerns as the fires continue.

(Source: UNews)