Wildfire Smoke in Indonesia Is Making People Sick

Wildfire Smoke in Indonesia Is Making People Sick

Smoke from Indonesia's wildfires has made about 175,000 people sick with breathing problems since August. Indonesia's Health Ministry reported 50,891 cases on 1 September, rising to 113,336 by 9 September. Thousands have needed hospital care for lung and airway infections in the thick, harmful smoke.

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