Large wildfires in central and western Indonesia have burned wide areas of forest and peatland, producing a choking haze over some cities, with residents praying for rain, according to NPR.
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Key facts
- Huge blazes are burning in central and western regions of Indonesia, according to NPR.
- The fires have scorched wide areas of forests and peatland, NPR reported.
- A choking haze has blanketed some cities.
- Residents are braving the smoke to pray for rain, according to NPR.
Indonesians are braving choking smoke and praying for rain as the country battles wildfires, according to NPR.
Huge blazes in central and western regions of Indonesia have scorched wide areas of forests and peatland, NPR reported.
The burning has created a choking haze that has blanketed some cities, according to NPR.
Further details on the extent of the fires, casualties, evacuations and the official response were not available in the source reporting.
Why it matters
Wildfires in Indonesia's forests and peatland can produce haze affecting cities, according to NPR's reporting. The full scale and impact of the current fires were not detailed in the available source.
Frequently asked questions
Where are the wildfires burning in Indonesia?
According to NPR, the blazes are burning in central and western regions of Indonesia, scorching wide areas of forests and peatland.
How are the fires affecting cities?
The fires have created a choking haze that blanketed some cities, according to NPR.
How are residents responding?
Residents are braving the choking smoke and praying for rain as the country battles the wildfires, according to NPR.
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- Indonesians brave choking smoke to pray for rain as country battles wildfires
NPR News: Huge blazes in central and western regions of Indonesia have scorched wide areas of forests and peatland, creating a choking haze that blanketed some cities.