Indonesia's Fires Won't Stop: Residents Choke as Haze Crisis Drags On

Residents of West Kalimantan, Indonesia, are struggling to breathe as fires continue to burn across the region. The fires, many set to clear land for farming, have blanketed the area in thick haze for weeks. The haze has forced schools to close and sent thousands to hospitals with breathing problems. Local authorities say the fires are spreading faster than they can be put out. Experts warn the crisis could worsen. Dry weather is expected to continue, making it harder to contain the flames. Indonesia's government has sent extra firefighters and equipment to the region, but residents say help is arriving too slowly. This is not the first time the region has faced such a disaster. Similar fires in 2019 burned millions of hectares and caused health problems across Southeast Asia. Many fear this year could be just as bad.