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Japan flew three giant helicopters to help Indonesia fight its fires

Japan deployed three CH-47 Chinook helicopters and 180 crew to Indonesia, arriving aboard the vessel JS Kunisaki to join water-bombing operations in West Kalimantan from September 12–19. When the smoke crossed borders, help crossed them faster.

The upbeat factorNeighbours don't wait to be asked.
✓ Verified · Reuters · 2026-09-08 · Indonesia
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