Malaysia haze crisis worsens as air turns hazardous, schools close

Thursday, August 11, 2005

KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia -- A noxious haze blamed on forest fires in Indonesia reached dangerous levels in Kuala Lumpur and nearby areas Wednesday, closing schools, halting some flights and keeping residents indoors.

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