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Haze from Indonesia fires exposes 12.5 million, cases surge
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- Forest fires in Indonesia have generated hazardous haze over Pontianak.
- Residents such as housewife Mimi Marlina must wear masks while shopping.
- Health ministry reports over 12.5 million people exposed to haze in seven provinces.
- Daily respiratory clinic visits now reach 80-120 patients.
- Total respiratory cases climbed to 113,336 by Sept 9, up from 50,891 on Sept 1.