Severe Indonesian Wildfire Haze Triggers Respiratory Health Crisis

Published 3d ago · Latest report 19h ago · Natural disaster

Affects Indonesia · Covered in 3 countries

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Toxic wildfire haze across Indonesia causes respiratory illness for hundreds of thousands.

Months of forest fires across Indonesia have blanketed parts of the country in toxic haze, disrupting daily life and livelihoods. Over 300,000 residents across seven provinces have suffered from respiratory tract infections due to the smog. Authorities in Central Kalimantan deployed a special oxygen bus to provide medical relief to choking citizens.

The casualtiesMore than 300,000 people across seven provinces suffered from respiratory tract infections between August and October.
The responseHealth authorities deployed a specialized oxygen bus in Central Kalimantan to help residents struggling to breathe.

Why it matters

Annual forest fires in parts of Indonesia frequently lead to severe environmental and health challenges, impacting regional air quality and community wellbeing. Addressing these persistent smoke crises is critical for protecting vulnerable populations and public health.

Timeline2

Oct 27Forest fires blanket Borneo in toxic smog as respiratory infections affect hundreds of thousands.
Oct 29Indonesian residents share the impact of the ongoing toxic haze on their livelihoods.

By the numbers1

300,000people suffering from respiratory tract infections

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