REGIONAL HAZE
Singapore Haze Persists as Indonesia Accepts Fire Assistance
Singapore remained under thick haze on Saturday, while Indonesia’s president agreed to accept regional assistance against forest fires described as the country’s worst in more than a decade.
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Thick haze kept Singapore’s air at unhealthy levels on Saturday, October 17, as Indonesia’s President Prabowo Subianto agreed to accept help from neighbouring countries to fight forest fires, India Global Review reported.
The outlet described the fires as Indonesia’s worst in more than a decade, reporting respiratory problems, school disruptions and heavy haze spreading across parts of Southeast Asia. Residents in Singapore continued their daily activities despite the poor air conditions.
Fact-check this story · Source: India Global Review: Singapore Haze Intensifies As Indonesia Battles Worst Wildfires In Years. This AI-assisted account is based on the linked source, not independent on-the-ground reporting by BharatVox. Any opinion is separately labelled.
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