Climate · Singapore · October 17, 2026

Indonesian forest fires choke Southeast Asia in haze

first reported Oct 15, 8:06 PM ET

Massive wildfires in Indonesia have blanketed Singapore and Malaysia in toxic smog for weeks, turning into a regional public health crisis. Singapore is investigating companies over the fires.

The story so far

1. Oct 14Indonesian wildfire haze drives Singapore pollution to 2026 high
2. Oct 15Singapore air pollution hits 2026 high from Indonesian haze
3. Oct 17Indonesian forest fires choke Southeast Asia in haze

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Sources

• Japan Times ↗Oct 16, 12:43 AM ET
• France 24 ↗Oct 16, 11:26 AM ET
• CNBC ↗Oct 15, 8:06 PM ET

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