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Indonesia's skies turn apocalyptic orange as smoke blankets Singapore

Africanews16 October 2026, 07:31 UTCIndonesia

Apocalyptic orange skies engulf Palangkaraya in Indonesia, while Singapore's famous Marina Bay Sands nearly disappears behind thick smoke. Months of wildfires have triggered an air pollution crisis across Southeast Asia.

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