JAKARTA, Oct 15 (Bernama) -- Indonesia has mobilised nearly 17,000 personnel to battle forest and land fires in Central Kalimantan and South Sumatra, as thick haze threatens public health and poor visibility hampers aerial firefighting operations.
World : Indonesia Deploys Nearly 17,000 Personnel To Fight Fires In Central Kalimantan, South Sumatra
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Indonesia deploys 17,000 personnel to fight fires in Central Kalimantan and South Sumatra, as haze affects health and visibility.
- 17,000 personnel are fighting fires in two provinces due to haze and poor visibility.
- Central Kalimantan has the most hotspots, followed by South Sumatra.
- South Sumatra will test dispersing dry ice to reduce haze, developed with Thailand.
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