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A motorcyclist turns back due to intense heat while passing through haze near burnt peat land in Rokan Hilir. A motorcyclist turns back due to intense heat while passing through haze near burnt peat land in Rokan Hilir, Indonesias Riau province August 14, 2005. In Sumatra, a short ferry ride away from peninsular Malaysia, fires still raged, some of them deep in thick forests more than a days journey away without helicopters, said a local police chief at Rokan Hilir, where about 5, 000 acres (2, 000 hectares) are estimated by a forestry official to be on fire. REUTERS/Beawiharta (Indonesia)
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In this powerful photo print, we witness the harrowing reality of a motorcyclist forced to turn back due to the intense heat and thick haze enveloping burnt peat land in Rokan Hilir, Indonesia's Riau province. Captured on August 14,2005, by esteemed photographer Beawiharta for Reuters Images, this image serves as a stark reminder of the devastating consequences of rampant fires in Sumatra. As fires continue to rage across vast areas deep within dense forests, even reaching beyond a day's journey without access to helicopters, local authorities struggle to contain the inferno. The motorcyclist's retreat symbolizes the immense challenges faced by individuals navigating through hazardous conditions caused by these blazes. Covering an estimated 5,000 acres (2,000 hectares), these wildfires pose not only immediate threats but also long-term ecological damage. The resulting haze engulfs communities and exacerbates health issues while contributing significantly to air pollution levels. Beawiharta's photograph captures both the bravery and vulnerability of those affected by these environmental crises. It serves as a call for action against deforestation practices that lead to such catastrophic events. Through his lens, he sheds light on the urgent need for sustainable solutions and international cooperation in combating forest fires and protecting our planet's delicate ecosystems from further destruction.
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