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Japan sends helicopters to help Indonesia battle worst fires in 11 years

Published on 17 Sep 2026 6:53:46 PM

Japan has deployed three CH-47 Chinook helicopters to Indonesia’s Borneo to assist in battling severe wildfires, as haze and dry conditions continue to affect the region.

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Japan has deployed three CH-47 Chinook helicopters to Indonesia’s Borneo to assist in battling severe wildfires, as haze and dry conditions continue to affect the region.

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