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Indonesia wildfire haze threatens children across SE Asia and closes schools - Save the Children
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· September 7, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway This has led to schools being closed, with about 12,800 shut.
Thousands of hectares of land have been burned by intense wildfires. This has led to schools being closed, with about 12,800 shut. Children and families have received assistance, including masks, to help cope with the situation.
The air quality remains a concern, prompting a shift to online learning for over 1.4 million students. Efforts are also being made to raise awareness about the issue. Further information on the situation and response efforts is available from organizations involved, such as Save the Children, which has been working to support affected communities.
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Category: disaster Published: September 7, 2026 Source: ReliefWeb Reading time: 1 min
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