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Indonesia deploys paratroopers to help combat wildfires in Riau
Indonesia
First seen: Aug 24, 2026, 4:17 PM UTCUpdated: Aug 24, 2026, 6:01 PM UTC
WHAT HAPPENED
Indonesia's military has deployed paratroopers to support firefighting operations in Riau.
SO WHAT?
The deployment indicates a substantial wildfire response and potential risks to communities and air quality.
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Reports behind this event
hngn.comen
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thegazette.comen
Indonesia intensifies aerial firefighting as wildfire haze spreads to Malaysia
Aug 24, 2026, 4:47 PM UTC
wral.comen
Indonesia intensifies aerial firefighting as wildfire haze spreads to Malaysia
Aug 24, 2026, 4:32 PM UTC
en.antaranews.comen
Indonesia's TNI deploys paratroopers to combat wildfires in Riau
Aug 24, 2026, 4:17 PM UTC