- Forest and land fires intensify across islands
- Fires in Sumatra and Kalimantan, which are part of Indonesia, are causing haze that is affecting the Philippines. El Niño is cited as a major catalyst.
- Fires are raging in Kalimantan, Indonesia, leading to political scrutiny over the destruction.
- Fires are raging in Kalimantan and Sumatra, sparking public pressure on Jakarta via social media and open letters.
Water bombing and air force deployment were utilized in Central Kalimantan to combat regional fires.
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Updated Oct 1
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What happened
Water bombing and air force deployment were utilized in Central Kalimantan to combat regional fires.
Who's involved
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The entities involved
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Central Kalimantan
province of Indonesia
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Indonesian Air Force
air warfare branch of Indonesia's military
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Prabowo Subianto
President of the Republic of Indonesia
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