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Oct 16, 2026 at 5:12 AM ET
Four die fighting fires on Indonesia's Java island
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Four people died while fighting fires on Indonesia's Java island, authorities said Friday, October 16, 2026. The months-long blazes have sent toxic smoke across Southeast Asia, prompting school closures and a surge in respiratory complaints. Singapore's leader has vowed legal action against companies responsible for the fires.
WHO: Authorities in Indonesia
WHAT: Authorities said four people died while fighting fires on Java island.
WHEN: Oct 16, 2026
WHERE: Java, Indonesia
WHY: The deaths occurred while the four people were fighting the fires.
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