Started on Sep 19, 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 actively since September 19, 2026, a wildfire spanning 150 hectares (371 acres) near Sungaitabuk, Indonesia, continues to challenge response efforts during the dry season. Satellites are picking up a moderate heat signature from the active front, while 23 heat detections recorded over the past 48 hours point to the current extent of nearby thermal activity and localized spread.
This ongoing incident unfolds against a broader national backdrop, as 4,497,134 hectares have burned across Indonesia so far in 2026, tracking 26% 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 150 ha (371 acres) — about 1.5 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 4,497,134 hectares have burned so far in 2026 — 26% above the two-decade average. Data from Copernicus GWIS.
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