Indonesia Crackdown on Wildfires | Lubbock News

Indonesia’s authorities are launching a fierce crackdown on wildfires choking the nation with toxic haze, arresting 12 suspects in just one week and warning that anyone caught starting fires will face serious legal consequences. Blazes across Borneo and Kalimantan have reduced visibility to just one meter, triggering traffic chaos, flight cancellations, and forcing kids and adults to wear masks outdoors—even during daylight. Fuelled by a brutal El Niño and record dryness, the smoke is drifting into Malaysia, while hotspots nationwide have spiked from 6,352 to over 11,900 in 24 hours. The Forestry Minister vows zero tolerance—no one, not even the powerful, will escape punishment. This recurring crisis, tied to illegal land-clearing for plantations, demands urgent, decisive action. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/dac2052a06fdec1c