Started on Oct 3, 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 near Teluk Pinang in Indonesia, an active wildfire has consumed 330 hectares, which translates to 815 acres, since it started on October 3, 2026. Satellites are currently picking up a moderate heat signature from the active front, alongside 16 heat detections registered nearby over the past 48 hours.
This incident unfolds during the region's typical fire season, the dry season. The fire adds to a broader national crisis, as 5,744,939 hectares have already burned across the country so far in 2026, marking a total that is 61% above the two-decade average.
In context
This wildfire has been burning in Indonesia for less than a day. So far it has affected roughly 330 ha (815 acres) — about 3.3 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 5,830,937 hectares have burned so far in 2026 — 63% above the two-decade average. Data from Copernicus GWIS.
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