인도네시아 17살 소년, 슈퍼맨 복장으로 산불과 싸운다

Imagine putting on a blue and red cape and then running into thick smoke to help people. That is exactly what one teenage boy does in Indonesia.

Rio is seventeen years old. He is a volunteer firefighter. That means he helps fight fires for free. Rio does not get paid money. He does this work because he wants to help his community.

But Rio does something very special. He wears a Superman costume when he fights fires. His cape is red and blue. His shirt has the famous Superman symbol on it. He looks like the comic book hero. When people see him online, they smile. Many people share his pictures and videos. Rio has become famous on the internet.

Why does Rio wear this costume? Indonesia is facing a very big problem right now. The country has many serious forest fires. The weather is very hot and very dry. These conditions make fire spread very fast. Firefighters work day and night to stop the flames. The job is hard and dangerous.

Rio says his costume helps him stay positive. It makes him feel brave and strong. It also makes people notice the serious problem. When people laugh or smile at his pictures, they also learn about the fires. Rio thinks this is good. He wants more people to care about what is happening.

Rio's story shows us something important. Young people can make a real difference. They can help their community. They can also use creativity to tell important stories. Rio is not a real superhero. But in his own way, he is helping to save lives and homes.

What would you do to help others in your community? Would you use something creative to get people's attention?

Inspired by reporting from BBC News.