Started on Oct 2, 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 Pangaron, Indonesia, an active 800-hectare (1,977-acre) wildfire that started on October 2, 2026, is currently generating a moderate heat signature according to satellite data, with 63 heat detections logged over the past 48 hours indicating the extent of the spread.
This incident unfolds during the typical fire season, which corresponds to the dry season in the region.
The wider context highlights a severe year for fire activity across the country, with 5,744,939 hectares burned so far in 2026, tracking 61% above the two-decade average.
In context
This wildfire has been burning in Indonesia for 1 day. So far it has affected roughly 780 ha (1,927 acres) — about 7.8 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 5,744,939 hectares have burned so far in 2026 — 61% above the two-decade average. Data from Copernicus GWIS.
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