Yesterday's image: fire shows in orange and red. NASA MODIS
Red dots: heat detected by satellite in the last 48h. NASA FIRMS
The story so far
About 30 km northeast of Kolonodale.
An intense heat signature is being picked up by satellites over an active wildfire burning near Kolonodale, Indonesia, which has been spreading since it started on October 30, 2026. Satellite observations have detected 13 heat signatures nearby over the past 48 hours, pointing to an estimated footprint of roughly 280 hectares, or 692 acres.
This ongoing fire occurs against the backdrop of a severe broader fire season, which typically aligns with the dry season in the region. Across the country, 8,598,122 hectares have burned so far in 2026, marking a total that sits 141% above the two-decade average.
In context
This wildfire has been burning in Indonesia for 1 day. So far it has affected roughly 280 ha (692 acres) — about 2.8 km². That size is an estimate from satellite hotspots, not a measured area.
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 8,598,122 hectares have burned so far in 2026 — 141% above the two-decade average. Data from Copernicus GWIS.
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