How toxic haze is causing Singapore’s landmarks to disappear

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Indonesia is experiencing severe wildfires, with approximately one million hectares of land burned this year. These fires have caused a layer of toxic haze that has obscured Singapore's landmarks, affecting visibility and air quality. The BBC’s Tessa Wong reports on how the smoke from these fires impacts not only Singapore but also other countries in Southeast Asia.

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Indonesia is experiencing one of its worst wildfire seasons, with one million hectares of land burned so far this year. The resulting toxic haze has spread to neighboring Singapore, where it is shrouding iconic landmarks in a thick layer of smoke. This pollution is affecting not only visibility but also public health across South East Asia.

Written for “Singapore Haze Issue” on 2026-11-03, grounded in this article and the 0 other(s) covering the same event.

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