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Firefighters celebrate rain during Indonesia wildfires

Firefighters celebrate rain during Indonesia wildfires
BBC Science Thursday 29 October 2026, 18:31 UTC 1 min read
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A number of clips show firefighters celebrating in the rain.

A number of clips show firefighters celebrating in the rain.
Indonesia (LOCATION)
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