Started on Oct 17, 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 currently picking up a moderate heat signature from the active wildfire burning near Tari, Papua New Guinea, where 12 distinct thermal anomalies have been detected nearby over the past 48 hours. The blaze, which covers 150 hectares, or approximately 371 acres, began on October 17, 2026.
This ongoing fire activity is occurring within the region's typical fire season, which generally aligns with the dry season.
In context
This wildfire has been burning in Papua New Guinea 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.
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