Started on Oct 2, 2026.
Yesterday's image: fire shows in orange and red. NASA MODIS
Red dots: heat detected by satellite in the last 48h. NASA FIRMS
Satellites are picking up a moderate heat signature from an active wildfire burning near Air Sugihan, Indonesia, where 11 heat detections have been registered over the past 48 hours. The blaze, which began on October 2, 2026, has expanded to cover 280 hectares, or 692 acres, during its progression through the local landscape.
This incident unfolds against a broader national backdrop defined by the dry season, which serves as the country's typical fire season. Across the nation, 5,744,939 hectares have burned so far in 2026, marking a significant total that sits 61% above the two-decade average for the country.
In context
This wildfire has been burning in Indonesia for 1 day. So far it has affected roughly 280 ha (692 acres) — about 2.8 km².
Close to the tropics, fires tend to follow the dry season and are often linked to land-clearing rather than a single summer peak.
The bigger picture in Indonesia
Across Indonesia, roughly 5,744,939 hectares have burned so far in 2026 — 61% above the two-decade average. Data from Copernicus GWIS.
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