SUBSCRIBE WORLD Indonesia Has Declared a State of Emergency as Borneo Oil Spill Spreads Thick plumes of smoke rise from a burning oil spill off the coast of Balikpapan, East Kalimantan, Indonesia on March 31, 2018. Instagram—Reuters At least four people have died and hundreds reported health issues ELI MEIXLER @ELIMEIXLER April 4th, 2018 Indonesia declared a state of emergency Tuesday after a deadly oil spill off the coast of the island of Borneo continued to spread, the BBC reports. At least four people were killed and hundreds of local residents say they have experienced health problems since the spill was reported early Saturday near the port city of Balikpapan in Indonesia’s East Kalimantan province. The slick, which now covers an area of seven sq. mi., also threatens fishing waters off the tropical island. More from TIME PRESS ROOM Mia Tramz .
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