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Singapore vows legal action over haze-causing fires
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Singapore Prime Minister Lawrence Wong vowed to investigate companies responsible for fires in Indonesia that have shrouded Singapore in haze for weeks, warning that those found culpable could face legal action. The fires have sent toxic smoke across Southeast Asia; authorities said four people died fighting them on Java.
WHO: Singapore Prime Minister Lawrence Wong
WHAT: Lawrence Wong vowed to investigate companies responsible for fires in Indonesia and said those found culpable could face legal action.
WHEN: Reported Oct 15, 2026 at 6:51 PM ET
WHERE: Singapore
WHY: The fires have caused haze in Singapore and sent toxic smoke across Southeast Asia.
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