Indonesia forest fire hotspots increase to 338 points

The Indonesian Ministry of Forestry has reported a surge in forest and land fire hotspots, with the national count rising to 338 points as of November 5, 2026. This is an increase from 215 hotspots recorded the previous day.

Central Kalimantan has experienced the most significant spike, with hotspots jumping from 37 to 85. South Kalimantan recorded one hotspot, while Jambi, West Kalimantan, South Sumatra, and Riau reported no high-confidence hotspots.

Firefighting efforts are currently focused on peatlands in Tanjung Taruna and Jabiren, Pulang Pisau Regency, Central Kalimantan. Officials noted that these areas are experiencing both surface and underground fires, requiring repeated cooling to prevent reignition. Forestry Minister Raja Juli Antoni has traveled to Central Kalimantan to oversee the response and receive reports on the situation.