Started on Oct 8, 2026.
Yesterday's image: fire shows in orange and red. NASA MODIS
Red dots: heat detected by satellite in the last 48h. NASA FIRMS
Satellites are picking up a moderate heat signature from the active wildfire burning near Petakbehandang, Indonesia, where 47 heat detections have been registered over the past 48 hours to map the spread of the front. Having started on October 8, 2026, the fire has consumed 330 hectares, which equals 815 acres.
The burning occurs amidst the region's typical fire season, characterized by the dry season conditions. The current incident contributes to a broader national crisis, with 6,517,506 hectares burned so far in 2026, a figure that stands 83% above the two-decade average for the country.
In context
This wildfire has been burning in Indonesia for 1 day. So far it has affected roughly 330 ha (815 acres) — about 3.3 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 6,517,506 hectares have burned so far in 2026 — 83% above the two-decade average. Data from Copernicus GWIS.
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