Wildfire near Pulang Pisau (Oct 22), Indonesia (2026)

Wildfire near Pulang Pisau (Oct 22) — NASA satellite

Yesterday's image: fire shows in orange and red. NASA MODIS

The story so far

About 20 km west of Pulang Pisau.

An active wildfire is currently burning near Pulang Pisau, Indonesia, following its start on October 22, 2026. Operating within the typical fire season of the dry season, the blaze is generating a notable footprint, with 213 satellite heat detections logged over a 48-hour period, illustrating significant spread across the surrounding landscape.

Satellites monitoring the fire front are picking up an intense heat signature, reflecting the high energy release of the active flames. Based on the density of satellite hotspots, the fire is roughly estimated to cover 6,130 hectares, which translates to 15,148 acres.

This Indonesian fire occurs during a severe broader context, as 8,082,546 hectares have burned across the country so far in 2026, marking a figure that sits 126% above the two-decade average.

In context

This wildfire has been burning in Indonesia for 1 day. So far it has affected roughly 6,130 ha (15,148 acres) — about 61 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.