Forest fires in Indonesia choke much of south-east Asia
by Oliver Holmes in Bangkok from on (#PFP1)
Weeks of acrid haze have caused flight delays, school closures in Malaysia and respiratory problems for thousands
The illegal burning of forests and agricultural land across Indonesia has blanketed much of south-east Asia in an acrid haze, leading to one of the most severe regional shutdowns in years.
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