Drought-Fueled Peatland Fires Blanket Indonesia in Smoke

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Indonesia is experiencing widespread peatland fires amid an ongoing drought. The fires are burning both on the surface and underground, making them particularly difficult to control. Peatland fires are known to produce dense smoke that significantly reduces air quality and visibility. The combination of dry conditions and smoldering underground fires poses a serious environmental and public health challenge for the region.

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