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Singapore faces thick haze as fires in Indonesia spread
Singapore is taking legal action as smoke from nearby wildfires chokes the city and forces schools to close.
Singapore's skyline hidden behind a thick blanket of grey haze.
By John Doe
Reporting from Singapore 
Oct. 16, 2026, 9:23 p.m. - an hour ago
Singapore is dealing with a serious problem right now. A thick, grey haze has covered the city. It is making it very hard for people to breathe.
This haze is caused by wildfires burning in Indonesia. The smoke travels across the water and settles over Singapore. It has gotten so bad that the air quality is now a major health concern.
Prime Minister Lawrence Wong says the government is done waiting. They are planning to take firm action. Singapore officials are currently investigating companies that might be responsible for starting these fires.
They want to hold these businesses accountable. The message from the government is clear: clean air is a right, not a favor. They are ready to prosecute anyone whose actions are making the air dangerous to breathe.
The trouble is not just in Singapore. Nearby places like East Timor have already had to shut down schools to keep kids safe from the smoke. Across the island, people are seeing the famous skyline disappear behind a wall of haze.
Officials are asking people to stay inside as much as possible. For now, the city is waiting to see if the legal threats will force the companies to put out the fires and clear the air.
Source: CNBC
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