Forest fires are raging in Laos, and many areas are difficult to reach due to the rugged terrain. The fires have burned up to half of forested land in some provinces, and firefighters are struggling to contain them. The fires are largely due to farmers using slash-and-burn agriculture techniques to clear land, but the government is unable to provide adequate firefighting equipment or resources.

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