Firefighters continue to battle fires across forests and farmlands in Riau Province as the air quality worsens prompting students to wear masks.

Footage shows a fire raging in a vast field as smoke billows in the air in Kampar Regency on August 2.

A helicopter drops water above a forest as extinguishing tasks become more complex due to the strong winds and hot temperatures.

Students in Pekanbaru City can be seen wearing masks at school to protect themselves from the haze.

Indonesian authorities have called on Riau residents to reduce their outdoor activities for their health safety.