Why is a peat fire so bad? BBC is in Indonesia to find out — SkimNews
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- Indonesia is facing its worst wildfire season in a decade.
- Kalimantan is experiencing a toxic haze that has been choking millions of residents across the region.
- Singapore was among the neighboring countries reached by the haze, which also spread to Malaysia.
- Liza Tambunan explains what peat is and why peatland fires are difficult to contain.
Why it matters: For millions of residents in central Kalimantan, Indonesia’s worst wildfire season in a decade is accompanied by toxic haze that is choking them. The effects extend beyond Indonesia to Singapore and Malaysia, while the difficulty of containing peatland fires is the central practical problem identified.
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