Indonesian fires blanket Southeast Asia in toxic haze, sickening hundreds of thousands

Months-long fires in Indonesia have generated a regional haze crisis across Southeast Asia, causing widespread respiratory illness. The event is an annual pattern, but this year's severity and duration appear elevated, raising questions about enforcement of land-clearing bans. The haze disrupts air travel, schools, and economic activity, and strains regional diplomatic relations.

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