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Wildfire-weary crews celebrate much-needed rain in Indonesia | CNN

CNN International •
October 28, 2026 • 12:00 PM
• By Jerry Appleman
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Heavy rain brought some relief to firefighters in Indonesia, where El Niño-fueled wildfires have raged for months.

Wildfire-weary crews celebrate much-needed rain in Indonesia | CNN

Heavy rain brought some relief to firefighters in Indonesia, where El Niño-fueled wildfires have raged for months.

Heavy rain brought some relief to firefighters in Indonesia, where El Niño-fueled wildfires have raged for months.

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