TEMPO.CO, Pekanbaru - Haze from forest and peat land fires in Riau has taken its toll on the activity of residents in two districts.
A total of 300 households in Rokan Hulu and Rokan Hilir districts have been evacuated as the result of exposure to thick smoke.
"The smoke has got thick due to the activity of extinguishing the fires,” Head of Public Relations of Riau Police Commissioner Guntur Aryo Tejo on Saturday (27/8).
According to Guntur, forest and peat land fires have occurred since Monday (22/8).
As a result of the operation of extinguishing the fires, haze was blown off by the wind, disrupting activities of the residents.
RIYAN NOFITRA