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Indonesia reels from a catastrophic wildfire crisis, with over 107,000 hectares scorched across national parks and peatlands as an unusually dry season fuels the flames. Tourist hotspots like Mount Bromo are under threat, and while no injuries have been reported, smoke is choking neighboring countries—Malaysia and Singapore are on high alert. Cloud-seeding efforts are stalled by unfavorable weather, leaving authorities to rely on water bombing and ground crews. With August and September poised to be the worst, officials urge the public to avoid fire-starting activities, as intentional land burning remains a stubborn root cause. The government faces mounting pressure to act swiftly and restore its environmental credibility.

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