Wildfire near Tongkiling (Sep 26), Indonesia (2026)

Wildfire near Tongkiling (Sep 26) — NASA satellite

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

The story so far

About 25 km northeast of Tongkiling.

A 29-day burning period came to an end for a wildfire near Tongkiling, Indonesia, which started on September 26, 2026, during the dry season. Satellites detected moderate heat intensity from the fire before activity ceased. At the time of its conclusion, the blaze had reached an estimated size of 280 hectares, or 692 acres, derived from satellite hotspot analysis.

In the immediate area surrounding the incident, satellite systems registered 7 heat detections over a 48-hour period as the fire progressed through Indonesia. Although this specific fire has now ended, the broader national landscape has faced severe pressure, with 8,419,231 hectares burned so far in 2026, marking a figure 136% above the two-decade average.

In context

This wildfire burned in Indonesia for 2 days. In total it burned about 280 ha (692 acres) — around 2.8 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.