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Four killed as Indonesia battles worst forest fires in more than a decade
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Al Jazeera fire coverage reports: Al Jazeera reports that four people have died as Indonesia confronts its most severe forest fires in over ten years. The Indonesian government announced its willingness to accept foreign assistance to address the crisis.
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Four killed as Indonesia battles worst forest fires in more than a decade
Al Jazeera fire coverage reports: Al Jazeera reports that four people have died as Indonesia confronts its most severe forest fires in over ten years. The Indonesian government announced its willingness to accept foreign assistance to address the crisis.
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