Forest fires in Indonesia have raised concerns over air pollution, public health, biodiversity loss, and their wider impact on the environment. Protesters are calling for accountability and stronger action to address corruption and environmental challenges.

Thousands protest against graft and forest fires in Indonesia

Two orangutans, a mother and baby, were rescued by environmentalists after their habitat was destroyed by forest fires in Indonesia's Kalimantan province, and relocated to a healthy patch of forest on the same day.

Mother and baby orangutans relocated from Indonesia forest fire

President Joko Widodo said Tuesday that prevention must be absolute in handling Indonesia's forest and land fires. Widodo said in Pekanbaru during a meeting with staff that the nation has all the resources for prevention of the noxious haze, but that they are not activated properly.

Efforts ongoing to tackle Indonesia fires, haze