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00:04The wildfires in Sumatra, Indonesia continue to worsen.
00:07Visibility in the southern city of Palembang dropped to as low as 400 meters yesterday.
00:10This caused flight delays or diversions in multiple cities.
00:13Authorities detected 354 fire spots using CC3.
00:16Firefighting efforts are still underway.
00:18As the wildfire situation worsens
00:19Many Indonesian netizens also posted online praying for rain.
00:23Hoping the fire can be extinguished as soon as possible
00:24Many residents of Sumatra have also contracted acute respiratory infections.
00:30Wildfires continue to spread in South Sumatra, Indonesia
00:33Thick smoke drifted extensively into surrounding communities.
00:35Local residents not only face the threat of fire
00:37They also need to bear the health problems caused by buying cigarettes.
00:40Many people are experiencing difficulty breathing
00:42Seeking medical treatment at hospitals and clinics
00:44According to data from the local health department
00:46South Sumatra province last month
00:48More than 17,000 people have contracted acute respiratory infections.
01:01The smoke lingered for a long time.
01:03Palembang, the capital of South Sumatra, Indonesia
01:05It seemed as if a gray veil had been draped over it.
01:07Cars and motorcycles travel on streets with extremely low visibility.
01:11Meanwhile, the street vendors could only continue working to make a living while wearing masks.
01:15Health problems caused by tobacco burial
01:17The local mayor said
01:18The government has taken proactive measures.
01:20Home visits to provide medical assistance
01:33However, providing medical assistance can only alleviate the symptoms.
01:35Existing health problems
01:37As long as the wildfires in South Sumatra continue to burn
01:40Agricultural tobacco may continue to spread
01:42And threaten the health of more residents.
01:44Public health experts have called on the authorities in response.
01:46Take active measures to control wildfires
01:49At the same time, the public is urged to reduce outdoor activities.
01:51To reduce the risk of exposure to burial in smoke
