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Philippine defense official warns public about hazardous wildfire smoke from Indonesia

A Philippine defense official urged the public to take precautions against dangerous, polluted air linked to wildfires in Indonesia.

By DoomRadar · Published on DoomRadar Sep 1, 2026, 10:10 AM UTC.

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Cross-border wildfire smoke may pose a public-health risk and reduce air quality in the Philippines.

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Defense Sec. Teodoro, Pinag-iingat ang Publiko Laban sa Mapanganib at Maruming Hangin Bunsod ng Wildfire sa Indonesia ↗bomboradyo.com · Recorded source date: Sep 1, 2026, 10:03 AM UTC

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