Indonesia, forest fires in South Sumatra

Sep 19, 2026

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Wildfires continue to spread in Indonesia s South Sumatra PALEMBANG, INDONESIA - SEPTEMBER 19: Indonesian firefighters from Manggala Agni try to extinguish wildfires near resident area at Talang Jambe district in Palembang, South Sumatera, Indonesia on September 19, 2026. The area affected by wildfires in South Sumatra has now become the largest in Indonesia. The Indonesian government has stepped up firefighting efforts by deploying more than 50 aircraft to water bombing on fires and conducting weather modification operations to induce rain. Japan also sent three CH-47 Chinook helicopters and 180 personnel last week to assist with firefighting. Muhammad Fajri Anadolu Palembang Indonesia. Editorial use only. Please get in touch for any oth Copyright: x2026xAnadoluxMuhammadxFajrix
Wildfires continue to spread in Indonesia s South Sumatra PALEMBANG, INDONESIA - SEPTEMBER 19: Indonesian firefighters from Manggala Agni try to extinguish wildfires near resident area at Talang Jambe district in Palembang, South Sumatera, Indonesia on September 19, 2026. The area affected by wildfires in South Sumatra has now become the largest in Indonesia. The Indonesian government has stepped up firefighting efforts by deploying more than 50 aircraft to water bombing on fires and conducting weather modification operations to induce rain. Japan also sent three CH-47 Chinook helicopters and 180 personnel last week to assist with firefighting. Muhammad Fajri Anadolu Palembang Indonesia. Editorial use only. Please get in touch for any oth Copyright: x2026xAnadoluxMuhammadxFajrix
Wildfires continue to spread in Indonesia s South Sumatra PALEMBANG, INDONESIA - SEPTEMBER 19: Indonesian firefighters from Manggala Agni try to extinguish wildfires near resident area at Talang Jambe district in Palembang, South Sumatera, Indonesia on September 19, 2026. The area affected by wildfires in South Sumatra has now become the largest in Indonesia. The Indonesian government has stepped up firefighting efforts by deploying more than 50 aircraft to water bombing on fires and conducting weather modification operations to induce rain. Japan also sent three CH-47 Chinook helicopters and 180 personnel last week to assist with firefighting. Muhammad Fajri Anadolu Palembang Indonesia. Editorial use only. Please get in touch for any oth Copyright: x2026xAnadoluxMuhammadxFajrix
Wildfires continue to spread in Indonesia s South Sumatra PALEMBANG, INDONESIA - SEPTEMBER 19: Indonesian firefighters from Manggala Agni try to extinguish wildfires near resident area at Talang Jambe district in Palembang, South Sumatera, Indonesia on September 19, 2026. The area affected by wildfires in South Sumatra has now become the largest in Indonesia. The Indonesian government has stepped up firefighting efforts by deploying more than 50 aircraft to water bombing on fires and conducting weather modification operations to induce rain. Japan also sent three CH-47 Chinook helicopters and 180 personnel last week to assist with firefighting. Muhammad Fajri Anadolu Palembang Indonesia. Editorial use only. Please get in touch for any oth Copyright: x2026xAnadoluxMuhammadxFajrix
Wildfires continue to spread in Indonesia s South Sumatra PALEMBANG, INDONESIA - SEPTEMBER 16: A woman stands in front of her house through the smoke as wildfire breaks out near their house in Palembang, South Sumatera, Indonesia on September 19, 2026. The area affected by wildfires in South Sumatra has now become the largest in Indonesia. The Indonesian government has stepped up firefighting efforts by deploying more than 50 aircraft to water bombing on fires and conducting weather modification operations to induce rain. Japan also sent three CH-47 Chinook helicopters and 180 personnel last week to assist with firefighting. Muhammad Fajri Anadolu Palembang Indonesia. Editorial use only. Please get in touch for any other usage. Copyright: x2026xAnadoluxMuhammadxFajrix
Wildfires continue to spread in Indonesia s South Sumatra PALEMBANG, INDONESIA - SEPTEMBER 19: A boy tries to extinguish wildfires near his house at Talang Jambe district in Palembang, South Sumatera, Indonesia on September 19, 2026. The area affected by wildfires in South Sumatra has now become the largest in Indonesia. The Indonesian government has stepped up firefighting efforts by deploying more than 50 aircraft to water bombing on fires and conducting weather modification operations to induce rain. Japan also sent three CH-47 Chinook helicopters and 180 personnel last week to assist with firefighting. Muhammad Fajri Anadolu Palembang Indonesia. Editorial use only. Please get in touch for any other usage. Copyright: x2026xAnadoluxMuhammadxFajrix
Wildfires continue to spread in Indonesia s South Sumatra PALEMBANG, INDONESIA - SEPTEMBER 19: Boys try to extinguish wildfires near his house at Talang Jambe district in Palembang, South Sumatera, Indonesia on September 19, 2026. The area affected by wildfires in South Sumatra has now become the largest in Indonesia. The Indonesian government has stepped up firefighting efforts by deploying more than 50 aircraft to water bombing on fires and conducting weather modification operations to induce rain. Japan also sent three CH-47 Chinook helicopters and 180 personnel last week to assist with firefighting. Muhammad Fajri Anadolu Palembang Indonesia. Editorial use only. Please get in touch for any other usage. Copyright: x2026xAnadoluxMuhammadxFajrix
Wildfires continue to spread in Indonesia s South Sumatra PALEMBANG, INDONESIA - SEPTEMBER 19: A boy tries to extinguish wildfires near his house at Talang Jambe district in Palembang, South Sumatera, Indonesia on September 19, 2026. The area affected by wildfires in South Sumatra has now become the largest in Indonesia. The Indonesian government has stepped up firefighting efforts by deploying more than 50 aircraft to water bombing on fires and conducting weather modification operations to induce rain. Japan also sent three CH-47 Chinook helicopters and 180 personnel last week to assist with firefighting. Muhammad Fajri Anadolu Palembang Indonesia. Editorial use only. Please get in touch for any other usage. Copyright: x2026xAnadoluxMuhammadxFajrix
Wildfires continue to spread in Indonesia s South Sumatra PALEMBANG, INDONESIA - SEPTEMBER 19: A boy tries to extinguish wildfires near his house at Talang Jambe district in Palembang, South Sumatera, Indonesia on September 19, 2026. The area affected by wildfires in South Sumatra has now become the largest in Indonesia. The Indonesian government has stepped up firefighting efforts by deploying more than 50 aircraft to water bombing on fires and conducting weather modification operations to induce rain. Japan also sent three CH-47 Chinook helicopters and 180 personnel last week to assist with firefighting. Muhammad Fajri Anadolu Palembang Indonesia. Editorial use only. Please get in touch for any other usage. Copyright: x2026xAnadoluxMuhammadxFajrix
Wildfires continue to spread in Indonesia s South Sumatra PALEMBANG, INDONESIA - SEPTEMBER 19: A boy tries to extinguish wildfires near his house at Talang Jambe district in Palembang, South Sumatera, Indonesia on September 19, 2026. The area affected by wildfires in South Sumatra has now become the largest in Indonesia. The Indonesian government has stepped up firefighting efforts by deploying more than 50 aircraft to water bombing on fires and conducting weather modification operations to induce rain. Japan also sent three CH-47 Chinook helicopters and 180 personnel last week to assist with firefighting. Muhammad Fajri Anadolu Palembang Indonesia. Editorial use only. Please get in touch for any other usage. Copyright: x2026xAnadoluxMuhammadxFajrix
Wildfires continue to spread in Indonesia s South Sumatra PALEMBANG, INDONESIA - SEPTEMBER 16: Children walk through the smoke as wildfire breaks out near their house in Palembang, South Sumatera, Indonesia on September 19, 2026. The area affected by wildfires in South Sumatra has now become the largest in Indonesia. The Indonesian government has stepped up firefighting efforts by deploying more than 50 aircraft to water bombing on fires and conducting weather modification operations to induce rain. Japan also sent three CH-47 Chinook helicopters and 180 personnel last week to assist with firefighting. Muhammad Fajri Anadolu Palembang Indonesia. Editorial use only. Please get in touch for any other usage. Copyright: x2026xAnadoluxMuhammadxFajrix
Wildfires continue to spread in Indonesia s South Sumatra PALEMBANG, INDONESIA - SEPTEMBER 16: A mother and her daughter stand in front of their house through the smoke as wildfire breaks out near their house in Palembang, South Sumatera, Indonesia on September 19, 2026. The area affected by wildfires in South Sumatra has now become the largest in Indonesia. The Indonesian government has stepped up firefighting efforts by deploying more than 50 aircraft to water bombing on fires and conducting weather modification operations to induce rain. Japan also sent three CH-47 Chinook helicopters and 180 personnel last week to assist with firefighting. Muhammad Fajri Anadolu Palembang Indonesia. Editorial use only. Please get in touch for any othe Copyright: x2026xAnadoluxMuhammadxFajrix
Wildfires continue to spread in Indonesia s South Sumatra PALEMBANG, INDONESIA - SEPTEMBER 19: Indonesian firefighters from Manggala Agni try to extinguish wildfires near resident area at Talang Jambe district in Palembang, South Sumatera, Indonesia on September 19, 2026. The area affected by wildfires in South Sumatra has now become the largest in Indonesia. The Indonesian government has stepped up firefighting efforts by deploying more than 50 aircraft to water bombing on fires and conducting weather modification operations to induce rain. Japan also sent three CH-47 Chinook helicopters and 180 personnel last week to assist with firefighting. Muhammad Fajri Anadolu Palembang Indonesia. Editorial use only. Please get in touch for any oth Copyright: x2026xAnadoluxMuhammadxFajrix
Wildfires continue to spread in Indonesia s South Sumatra PALEMBANG, INDONESIA - SEPTEMBER 19: Indonesian firefighters from Manggala Agni try to extinguish wildfires near resident area at Talang Jambe district in Palembang, South Sumatera, Indonesia on September 19, 2026. The area affected by wildfires in South Sumatra has now become the largest in Indonesia. The Indonesian government has stepped up firefighting efforts by deploying more than 50 aircraft to water bombing on fires and conducting weather modification operations to induce rain. Japan also sent three CH-47 Chinook helicopters and 180 personnel last week to assist with firefighting. Muhammad Fajri Anadolu Palembang Indonesia. Editorial use only. Please get in touch for any oth Copyright: x2026xAnadoluxMuhammadxFajrix
Wildfires continue to spread in Indonesia s South Sumatra PALEMBANG, INDONESIA - SEPTEMBER 19: Indonesian firefighters from Manggala Agni try to extinguish wildfires near resident area at Talang Jambe district in Palembang, South Sumatera, Indonesia on September 19, 2026. The area affected by wildfires in South Sumatra has now become the largest in Indonesia. The Indonesian government has stepped up firefighting efforts by deploying more than 50 aircraft to water bombing on fires and conducting weather modification operations to induce rain. Japan also sent three CH-47 Chinook helicopters and 180 personnel last week to assist with firefighting. Muhammad Fajri Anadolu Palembang Indonesia. Editorial use only. Please get in touch for any oth Copyright: x2026xAnadoluxMuhammadxFajrix

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