Started on Sep 20, 2026.
Yesterday's image: fire shows in orange and red. NASA MODIS
Red dots: heat detected by satellite in the last 48h. NASA FIRMS
Burning near Kuala Pembuang in Indonesia, an active wildfire has consumed 300 hectares, equivalent to 741 acres, since it started on September 18, 2026. Satellites are currently picking up a moderate heat signature from the fire front, accompanied by 22 heat detections clustered nearby over the last 48 hours.
This incident unfolds during the region's typical fire season, which coincides with the dry conditions of the area. The blaze contributes to a broader national trend in 2026, where 4,223,827 hectares have burned so far, tracking 18% above the two-decade average for the country.
In context
This wildfire burned in Indonesia for 2 days. In total it burned about 250 ha (618 acres) — around 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 7,440,160 hectares have burned so far in 2026 — 108% above the two-decade average. Data from Copernicus GWIS.
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