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Indonesia continues to battle wildfires, with nearly 2 million hectares burned
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France 24 fire coverage reports Indonesia continues to battle wildfires, with nearly 2 million hectares burned (GLOBAL). Check the linked original report for the latest details.
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Indonesia continues to battle wildfires, with nearly 2 million hectares burned
France 24 fire coverage reports Indonesia continues to battle wildfires, with nearly 2 million hectares burned (GLOBAL). Check the linked original report for the latest details.
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