Zombie fires smolder underground in Indonesian Borneo, reigniting haze crisis

Underground peat fires in Indonesian Borneo have persisted for months, resurfacing to produce thick haze that has forced residents to wear masks. The fires, fueled by drained peatlands, represent a recurring climate and health hazard, with the current episode's extent and duration still uncertain. This underscores the region's vulnerability to land-use-driven fire cycles.