Indonesia: 14,000 firefighters battle Kalimantan forest fires; hazardous smog

Over 14,000 firefighters are deployed in western Kalimantan to combat forest fires, with air quality reaching dangerous levels due to smoke. The scale of the fires and the severity of the smog suggest a significant environmental and public health crisis, though the extent of the affected area and containment status remain unclear. This event underscores recurring seasonal fire risks in Indonesia, with potential regional haze implications.