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Indonesian Borneo Wildfires Cause Severe Air Pollution, Oxygen Bus Deployed

  • Residents in Palangkaraya, Borneo, are experiencing severe air pollution due to wildfires.
  • An oxygen bus has been deployed to provide relief to those affected by the toxic haze.
  • The wildfires are among the most intense in over a decade, exacerbated by seasonal conditions.
  • The oxygen bus offers a temporary sanctuary for those struggling to breathe in the polluted air.
  • The Indonesian government is responding to the crisis with immediate measures to alleviate the impact on residents.