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Rudiyansah, 17, fights Indonesian wildfires in Superman costume
Rudiyansah, a 17-year-old from Palangka Raya, has gained viral attention for fighting wildfires in the Indonesian part of Borneo while wearing a Superman costume. He has been a member of a voluntary fire brigade since 2023, focusing on smoldering peatlands. He stated that the costume provides him with extra motivation, though he takes precautions by wetting the synthetic fabric before use to prevent fire hazards.
The Indonesian Forestry Minister has publicly recognized him as a ‘forest hero’. His actions come amid a severe dry season; local media reports indicate that over 200,000 hectares of land in Indonesia have burned between January and July, with 94,000 hectares lost in July alone. Authorities have registered more than 3,700 fire hotspots, particularly affecting Sumatra and Kalimantan.
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Indonesia · Kalimantan · Palangka Raya · Rudiyansah · Sumatra
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- [● 3 SOURCES] Rudiyansah has supported a voluntary fire brigade group in Palangka Raya since 2023. www.harzkurier.de · www.wr.de
- [● 3 SOURCES] Approximately 94,000 hectares burned across Indonesia in July alone. www.harzkurier.de · www.wr.de
- [● 3 SOURCES] Authorities recorded more than 3,700 fire hotspots in Sumatra and Kalimantan. www.harzkurier.de · www.wr.de
- [● 3 SOURCES] The Indonesian Forestry Minister publicly called Rudiyansah a ‘forest hero’. www.harzkurier.de · www.wr.de
- [● 3 SOURCES] Over 200,000 hectares of land in Indonesia have burned between January and July. www.harzkurier.de · www.wr.de