Started on Oct 14, 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 actively in Indonesia near the city of Merauke, an active wildfire has consumed 280 hectares, equivalent to 692 acres, since it started on October 14, 2026. Satellites are currently picking up a moderate heat signature from the front, while 12 heat signatures cluster nearby to mark the extent of the spread.
This ongoing blaze unfolds during the typical fire season, known as the dry season. It contributes to a broader national crisis, as 7,225,054 hectares have burned across the country so far in 2026, a staggering figure that is 102% 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.
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 7,225,054 hectares have burned so far in 2026 — 102% above the two-decade average. Data from Copernicus GWIS.
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