Wildfire near Sukadana

Burning near Sukadana, Indonesia, an active wildfire has expanded to cover 950 hectares, or 2,347 acres, since it started on September 16, 2026. Satellites are currently picking up a moderate heat signature from the front, while 69 distinct heat detections have been registered over the past 48 hours, highlighting the ongoing spread of the fire across the landscape during the dry season.

This incident unfolds against a broader national backdrop of heightened fire activity in 2026. Across the country, 4,112,468 hectares have burned so far this year, a total that tracks 15% above the two-decade average.