15-year-old "Superman" joins fight against raging Indonesia wildfires

By Global News

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A 15-year-old volunteer is helping battle wildfires near Palangkaraya, Indonesia, alongside his father while dressed as Superman. “Rather than just staying home and be on my phone, I'd rather join the firefighting crew. Because this is my home,” Rudiansyah said. The fires have pushed thick haze toward residential areas, with some residents warning they may be forced to evacuate. More than 107,000 hectares burned across Indonesia between January and June as El Nino fuels a longer, more severe dry season. For more info, please go to https://globalnews.ca Subscribe to Global News Channel HERE: http://bit.ly/20fcXDc Follow Global News on X HERE: http://bit.ly/1Toz8mt Follow Global News on TikTok HERE: https://www.tiktok.com/@globalnews.ca?lang=en #GlobalNews

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