Started on Sep 16, 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 an intense heat signature from an active wildfire burning near Berau, Indonesia, where 14 recent heat detections cluster nearby to trace the front's recent spread. The blaze, which started on September 16, 2026, has grown to encompass 330 hectares, or 815 acres, amid the conditions of the dry season.
This incident unfolds against a broader backdrop of heightened activity across Indonesia, where 4,112,468 hectares have burned so far in 2026, tracking 15% 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 330 ha (815 acres) — about 3.3 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 4,112,468 hectares have burned so far in 2026 — 15% above the two-decade average. Data from Copernicus GWIS.
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