Indonesia’s wildfire crisis deepens as orange smog covers central Kalimantan
Central Kalimantan in Indonesia is facing a severe wildfire crisis, resulting in thick orange smog covering the region. Residents are being forced to wear protective masks as air quality deteriorates.
Why it matters
Wildfires in Indonesia have significant regional environmental and health impacts, often contributing to transboundary haze and climate change concerns.
Indonesia’s wildfire crisis deepens as orange smog covers central Kalimantan left A man wearing a protective mask uses his smartphone to record the haze from wildfires that shrouds the area on the bank of the Kahayan River in Palangka Raya, Central Kalimantan province, Indonesia, October 14, 2026.
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