Haze: At least 4 people killed while battling blaze in Indonesia's Java
In Indonesia, at least four people have died battling blazes on Java island. Two others suffered severe burns. They were part of a firefighting team at a national park. Hotspots on Oct 15 more than doubled nationwide, from just a day before. Central Kalimantan logged the sharpest increase. Protests have erupted across parts of the country, calling out a poor government response. Chandni Vatvani reports from Jakarta.
In Indonesia, at least four people have died battling blazes on Java island. Two others suffered severe burns. They were part of a firefighting team at a national park. Hotspots on Oct 15 more than doubled nationwide, from just a day before. Central Kalimantan logged the sharpest increase. Protests have erupted across parts of the country, calling out a poor government response. Chandni Vatvani reports from Jakarta.
