Wildfire near Sendawar (Oct 30), Indonesia (2026)

Wildfire near Sendawar (Oct 30) — NASA satellite

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

The story so far

About 30 km northeast of Sendawar.

A moderate heat signature is currently being picked up by satellites near Sendawar, Indonesia, as an active wildfire continues to burn in the region. Discovered on October 30, 2026, the fire has prompted ten thermal detections over the past 48 hours, illustrating the clustering of heat signatures nearby. Based on the number of satellite hotspots, the fire is currently estimated to cover roughly 230 hectares, or 568 acres.

This incident unfolds during the dry season, which marks the typical fire season for the area. The broader wildfire activity in Indonesia is part of a severe national trend in 2026, with a reported 8,598,122 hectares burned so far this year—a figure that stands 141% 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 230 ha (568 acres) — about 2.3 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.