Pontianak, Indonesia, Sept 21, 2026 (AFP) - Indonesia doing 'everything' but struggling to curb fires

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2026-09-21

Dozens of planes and thousands of personnel fighting huge forest fires in Indonesia are struggling to contain them, authorities said Monday, while neighbouring Malaysia stepped up efforts to combat toxic haze. "From the air to the ground, all forces continue to move. Everything is being done to extinguish the fires, reduce the impact of the smoke, and, most importantly, protect the public from the threat of forest and land fires," said Indonesian......

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