# Indonesia turns to dry ice as toxic wildfire haze spreads across region

https://mins.news/en/item/100827

- The Guardian, 2026-10-15 04:25 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/oct/15/indonesia-fires-dry-ice-dropped-toxic-haze-spreads

> Indonesia is testing dry-ice dispersal by plane over South Sumatra to ease smoke from fires. After trying cloud seeding, water bombing and deploying army personnel, officials hope the pilot will improve air quality, though experts say any relief may be limited and temporary. The haze has also affected neighbouring countries.

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