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Indonesians brave choking smoke to prayfor rain as country battles wildfires

Huge blazes in central and western regions of Indonesia have scorched wide areas of forests and peatland, creating a choking haze that blanketed some cities.

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The Associated Press25 Aug 2026, 05:24 amUpdated 56 min ago1 min readWorldWorld

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Indonesians brave choking smoke to pray for rain as country battles wildfires

Huge blazes in central and western regions of Indonesia have scorched wide areas of forests and peatland, creating a choking haze that blanketed some cities.

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Source: NPR · The Associated Press. Published 25 Aug 2026, 05:24 am.

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