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Green forest fire notification in Madagascar

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Published 21 Oct 2026, 6:14 am·2 h ago·1 min read

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On 10/10/2026, a forest fire started in Madagascar, until 20/10/2026.

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Deadly Forest Fires in Indonesia Trigger Transboundary Haze and Regional Concern

Authorities in Indonesia are battling severe blazes that have claimed four lives, prompted haze mitigation trials, and led the government to welcome international assistance.

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