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Indonesia Crackdown on Fire Suspects | Charlotte News
Indonesian police arrest 72 suspects linked to devastating forest and peatland fires fueled by El Niño and drought, part of a broader crackdown on illegal land-clearing operations tied to plantation expansion. Investigators probe financial records for corporate involvement as haze blankets the region, reducing visibility to just ten meters. President Prabowo vows full government response — including aerial firefighting and legal action against companies — amid mounting pressure from neighbors and public outcry. Cloud-seeding efforts resume, but smoldering peat fires remain a stubborn…
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