epa05512043 A general view of burning land in Kampar, Riau province, Indonesia, 27 August 2016. According to media reports, thousands of firefighters have been sent in Riau province to control the land and forest fire. Indonesian authorities reported that they have arrested more than 450 people linked to forest fires that hit the country in previous years caused a cloud of toxic smoke which affected several countries in the region, local media reported 26 August 2016. The head of the National Police, Tito Karnavian, said the arrests serve as a deterrent against companies and farmers who start uncontrolled burning of agricultural production land for cleaning. EPA/RONY MUHARRMAN
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