Indonesians brave choking smoke to pray for rain as country battles wildfires

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Indonesia is battling widespread wildfires in its central and western regions, leading to extensive forest and peatland damage and a choking haze over cities. The fires have prompted local communities to pray for rain amid worsening environmental conditions.

Huge blazes in central and western regions of Indonesia have scorched wide areas of forests and peatland, creating a choking haze that blanketed some cities.