Started on Oct 18, 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 the active wildfire near Kasiguncu, Indonesia, where 17 thermal anomalies have been detected in the past 48 hours, illustrating the current spread of the fire front. The blaze, which began on October 18, 2026, has consumed 330 hectares, equivalent to 815 acres.
This incident unfolds during the region's typical fire season, the dry season, contributing to a broader national crisis. Across the country, 7,631,677 hectares have burned so far in 2026, a figure that surges 114% above the two-decade average.
In context
This wildfire has been burning in Indonesia for less than a 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 7,631,677 hectares have burned so far in 2026 — 114% above the two-decade average. Data from Copernicus GWIS.
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