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Massive Forest Fire Hits Lamandau, Central Kalimantan; Dry Peatland Fuels Spread
A massive forest fire has broken out in Lamandau, Central Kalimantan. Dry peatland conditions are identified as a significant factor contributing to the rapid spread of the blaze. Local disaster mitigation agency (BPBD) reported the incident, with satellite data corroborating the fire's extent.
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