Why is a peat fire so bad? BBC is in Indonesia to find out
The BBC is reporting from central Kalimantan, Indonesia, to investigate the causes and impacts of the country's worst wildfire season in a decade. The fires have created a toxic haze affecting millions across Indonesia, Singapore, and Malaysia.
Why it matters
Peatland fires are a major contributor to global carbon emissions and represent a significant public health crisis in Southeast Asia.
Why is a peat fire so bad? BBC is in Indonesia to find out Close The BBC's Liza Tambunan is in central Kalimantan, as Indonesia is facing its worst wildfire season in a decade.
A toxic haze has been choking millions of residents in the region, and has spread to neighbouring countries such as Singapore and Malaysia.
So why has it been so bad? Tambunan explains what peat is, and why peatland fires are so difficult to contain.
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