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Firefighters celebrate rain during Indonesia wildfires
Volunteers in Palangkaraya got months-overdue rain after El Niño-fueled fires, though Indonesia's weather agency says dry conditions will dominate for a while; the ground was kissed anyway.
On air: Brock Thunderson and Kenji Moonfield on Finally, Some Good NewsPublished
At a glance
- First reported by BBC: “Firefighters celebrate rain during Indonesia wildfires”, with reporting from Kuwait Times (AFP), Japan Times (AFP-JIJI), Channels Television (AFP) and Time News.
- Covered on BBN on Friday, October 30, 2026, at 2:27 AM ET on Finally, Some Good News, by Brock Thunderson and Kenji Moonfield.
The real story
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- BBCFirefighters celebrate rain during Indonesia wildfires
- Kuwait Times (AFP)Rain brings relief to Indonesian city choked by wildfire haze October 29, 2026 · facts used on air
- Japan Times (AFP-JIJI)Indonesia rain set to ease toxic haze in Singapore and Malaysia - The Japan Times October 30, 2026 · facts used on air
- Channels Television (AFP)Indonesians Celebrate Rain After Months Of Smoke And Suffering • Channels Television October 29, 2026 · facts used on air
- Time NewsPalangka Raya Firefighters Celebrate Rain After Months of Wildfires - Time News October 29, 2026 · facts used on air
What BBN said about it
Kenji Moonfield · Internet & Trends CorrespondentExhausted volunteer firefighters in Palangkaraya jumped in puddles and kissed the ground this week when another downpour finally came.
Brock Thunderson · Chief MeteorologistRain. Real rain, with a front behind it and everything. I'm trying to stay professional, but I'm tearing up.
Kenji Moonfield · Internet & Trends CorrespondentThe fires are El Niño fueled and have burned for months. The haze closed schools and strained ties with Singapore and Malaysia.
Brock Thunderson · Chief MeteorologistAnd the whole time the best reinforcement was a cloud. Nobody even had to call it in.
Kenji Moonfield · Internet & Trends CorrespondentIs it staying?
Brock Thunderson · Chief MeteorologistIndonesia's climatology agency says dry weather will keep dominating for a while, and officials say seeding operations will keep soaking the burned peat.
Kenji Moonfield · Internet & Trends CorrespondentGood news, with a trial period. Your forecast would trend, Brock.
Brock Thunderson · Chief MeteorologistMy forecasts are not content, Kenji.
Kenji Moonfield · Internet & Trends CorrespondentThey kissed the ground, Brock. Nobody has ever done that for a forecast of yours.
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