Started on Oct 14, 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 the active wildfire burning near Buntok, Indonesia, which has already consumed 550 hectares (1,359 acres) since it started on October 14, 2026. Orbiting sensors have detected 44 thermal anomalies nearby over the past 48 hours, illustrating the current spread of the front across the landscape.
This incident unfolds during the typical fire season, which corresponds with the dry period in the region. The broader situation in Indonesia reflects heightened activity, with 7,225,054 hectares burned so far in 2026, marking a figure 102% above the two-decade average.
In context
This wildfire has been burning in Indonesia for 1 day. So far it has affected roughly 550 ha (1,359 acres) — about 5.5 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 7,225,054 hectares have burned so far in 2026 — 102% above the two-decade average. Data from Copernicus GWIS.
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