Started on Oct 5, 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 Tongkiling, Indonesia, an active wildfire has consumed 1,900 hectares (4,695 acres) since it started on October 5, 2026. Satellites are picking up a moderate heat signature from the active front, while 91 heat detections over the last 48 hours highlight the ongoing spread of the blaze in the region.
This incident unfolds during the typical fire season, which corresponds to the dry season in the area. The broader landscape faces heightened pressure as 2026 figures show that 6,134,111 hectares have burned so far this year, tracking 72% above the two-decade average.
In context
This wildfire has been burning in Indonesia for 1 day. So far it has affected roughly 1,900 ha (4,695 acres) — about 19 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 6,320,690 hectares have burned so far in 2026 — 77% above the two-decade average. Data from Copernicus GWIS.
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