Started on Oct 5, 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 at an active wildfire near Kefamenanu, Indonesia, which has already consumed 250 hectares, or 618 acres, since it started on October 5, 2026. The widespread nature of the incident is underscored by 16 thermal detections registered by NASA FIRMS over the past 48 hours.
This ongoing blaze occurs against the backdrop of an exceptionally severe fire year in the country. A staggering 6,134,111 hectares have burned so far in 2026, marking a figure that is 72% above the two-decade average. Such intense fire activity aligns with the regional challenges typically brought by the dry season.
In context
This wildfire has been burning in Indonesia for less than a day. So far it has affected roughly 250 ha (618 acres) — about 2.5 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 6,134,111 hectares have burned so far in 2026 — 72% above the two-decade average. Data from Copernicus GWIS.
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