Indonesia wildfire smoke kills 3,500 in September, report finds

A report attributes 3,500 deaths in Indonesia to smoke from drought-driven wildfires in September, highlighting the severe health impact of seasonal burning. The figure is an estimate based on air quality and health data, with uncertainty over direct causation. This underscores the recurring regional haze crisis and its human cost.

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