Volunteers Fight Uphill Battle Against Indonesian Fires Kristoforus Sinyong, a 27 year old volunteer firefighter from Pulau Manak village in West Kalimantan province, Indonesia, is a testament to the determination and courage of those fighting against deforestation.
His story highlights the devastating consequences of Indonesia's inability to address this issue. The country's fires have been making headlines for weeks, casting a thick smog blanket over parts of Borneo and Sumatra.
The haze has drifted across borders to Malaysia, Singapore, and the Philippines, causing concern among governments and environmental groups.