Indonesia's forest fires spark public health crisis across Southeast Asia

A world news story from the U.S., reported by France 24.

World News · the U.S. · October 16, 2026

From France 24

Massive wildfires in Indonesia show no sign of letting up. The environmental disaster is turning into a pollution crisis across Southeast Asia, as toxic haze from the blazes spread to neighbouring countries.

Reported by France 24, October 16, 2026. Read the full story at France 24 →

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