In the scorched landscapes near Palangkaraya, a 17-year-old named Rudiyansah has become an unlikely symbol of hope. Dressed in a vibrant red and blue Superman costume, the teenager spends his time after school assisting his father’s volunteer firefighting crew to combat the devastating peatland fires that have plagued Borneo. While he insists his choice of attire is just for fun, his commitment to the cause is anything but trivial; he diligently wets his cape before heading into the smoke and washes it nightly, determined to help his community breathe a little easier amidst the thick, hazardous haze.

The situation in Indonesia has reached a critical point this year, with severe drought conditions and the El Niño climate pattern fueling fires that have already consumed over 200,000 hectares of land. Rudiyansah’s father, Mulyadi, notes that his son is a typical teenager at home, yet he remains steadfast in his desire to help whenever the alarm is raised. As the government struggles to contain the blazes with limited water resources, the "forest hero"—who dreams of becoming a park ranger—continues to inspire others, urging his fellow volunteers to stay strong and keep fighting against the relentless flames.