Indonesia Wildfires: Thick Haze Chokes Pangkalan Bun After Months Of Smoke

Thick haze from ongoing fires has blanketed Pangkalan Bun in Indonesia’s Central Kalimantan, disrupting daily life and hurting businesses. Authorities report thousands of fire hotspots as prolonged drought, difficult terrain and water shortages hamper firefighting efforts. Air quality has remained unhealthy and, at times, hazardous.