Started on Oct 17, 2026.
Yesterday's image: fire shows in orange and red. NASA MODIS
Red dots: heat detected by satellite in the last 48h. NASA FIRMS
An active wildfire spanning 350 hectares, or 865 acres, is currently burning near Kepoh, Indonesia, following its start on October 17, 2026. Satellites are picking up an intense heat signature from the burning front, while 30 heat detections cluster nearby in the area, illustrating the recent spread of the fire during the regional dry season.
This active incident unfolds against a severe national backdrop, with 7,631,677 hectares burned across the country so far in 2026, marking a total that is 114% above the two-decade average.
In context
This wildfire has been burning in Indonesia for 1 day. So far it has affected roughly 380 ha (939 acres) — about 3.8 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 7,631,677 hectares have burned so far in 2026 — 114% above the two-decade average. Data from Copernicus GWIS.
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