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Part of situation: Indonesia wildfire and haze crisis intensifies (79 clusters)

Indonesia forest fires cause massive economic and health losses

forest fires karhutla economic loss air pollution Indonesia

Forest and land fires (karhutla) in Indonesia throughout 2026 have caused significant ecological, economic, and health crises. Research from the Center of Economic and Law Studies (CELIOS) estimates total economic and health losses between Rp359.58 trillion and Rp565.03 trillion. Economic damages from physical asset destruction and production disruptions are projected at Rp340.38 trillion, representing a 2.69 percent contraction in national GDP. The forestry and timber sector faces the heaviest impact, with estimated losses of Rp262.33 trillion.

Health impacts are severe, with estimated costs for treating Acute Respiratory Infection (ISPA) reaching Rp103.3 trillion. CELIOS reports that approximately 17.4 million people experienced ISPA symptoms but did not seek medical treatment due to cost or facility limitations. The Ministry of Health is monitoring dangerous air quality levels, specifically in Kotawaringin Timur and Palangka Raya.

The fires have also triggered diplomatic tensions in Southeast Asia, as smoke pollution affects Singapore and Malaysia. Domestically, the government is strengthening bans on land clearing via burning, while the Ministry of Forestry has reported evidence of illegal logging and unauthorized heavy machinery in Central Kalimantan. In East Java, tourism has declined following the temporary closure of Mount Bromo and Ijen Crater due to the fires.

Entities

Barito Kuala Regency · Celios · Center of Economic and Law Studies · East Java · Indonesia · Indonesian National Police · Ministry of Forestry · Muhammad Tito Karnavian · Raja Juli Antoni · Singapore · Suyudi Ario Seto

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  • [○ 1 SOURCE] Barito Kuala Regency has extended its forest and land fire emergency response status until November 10, 2026. dutatv.com
  • [○ 1 SOURCE] Economic losses due to physical asset destruction and production disruptions are estimated at Rp340.38 trillion. aktual.com
  • [● 2 SOURCES] Total economic and health losses from 2026 forest fires are projected to reach between Rp359.58 trillion and Rp565.03 trillion. aktual.com · news.harianjogja.com
  • [○ 1 SOURCE] Minister of Forestry Raja Juli Antoni found evidence of illegal logging, including logs and an excavator, in Central Kalimantan. cenderawasihpos.jawapos.com
  • [○ 1 SOURCE] Health costs for treating Acute Respiratory Infection (ISPA) are estimated to reach Rp103.3 trillion. news.harianjogja.com
  • [○ 1 SOURCE] The forestry and timber sector losses are estimated at Rp262.33 trillion. aktual.com
  • [○ 1 SOURCE] Foreign tourist visits to East Java decreased by 5.90 percent in September 2026. www.jawapos.com
  • [○ 1 SOURCE] Approximately 17.4 million people experienced ISPA symptoms but did not seek medical treatment. news.harianjogja.com

Sources

Ombudsman: Pemda perkuat sistem logistik dasar selama masa darurat bencana [www.antaranews.com]
Bertahan di Lokasi Karhutla, 3 Orang Utan Cari Makan ke Kebun Warga [news.detik.com]
Menteri Temukan Kayu Gelondongan dan Ekskavator di Lokasi Karhutla [cenderawasihpos.jawapos.com]
Jejak Kedekatan Sinarmas dengan Jokowi Disorot, Pengamat Singgung Risiko Tebang Pilih Kasus Karhutla [www.gelora.co]
Titik Api Karhutla Meningkat di Kalteng dan Sumsel [insight.kontan.co.id]
Pemerintah Perkuat Larangan Pembakaran Lahan untuk Cegah Karhutla [minews.id]
Karhutla 2026 Bakar 1,92 Juta Hektare, Kerugian Ekonomi dan Kesehatan Diproyeksikan Tembus Rp565 Triliun [aktual.com]
Gaya Manggung Mahalini Kenakan Gaun Bertema Karhutla, Terselip Pesan untuk Alam [www.cantika.com]
Batola Tetapkan Status Tanggap Darurat Diperpanjang hingga 10 November 2026 [dutatv.com]
Celios Ungkap Dampak Kesehatan Karhutla, 17,4 Juta Warga Tak Mampu Berobat [news.harianjogja.com]
Karhutla Picu Kabut Asap, Kemenkes Kirim 3,8 Juta Masker [news.harianjogja.com]
BPBD Kapuas Rancang Strategi Permanen Lawan Karhutla dengan Infrastruktur Air [prokalteng.jawapos.com]
Puncak Kemarau Masih Mengancam, Wabup Firdaus Tekankan Penanganan Karhutla Butuh Kesamaan Persepsi [www.riliskalimantan.com]
Dampak Kabut Asap dan Ketegangan Diplomatik ASEAN [bangkaterkini.id]
Karhutla Mengintai, Pemko Pekanbaru Perketat Pengawasan dan Larang Warga Bakar Lahan [beritariau.com]
Karhutla Bukan Semata-mata Dampak El Niño, tetapi Kegagalan Tata Kelola [ctis.id]
Imbas Karhutla Gunung Bromo dan Ijen, Kunjungan Wisatawan ke Jatim Anjlok [www.jawapos.com]
GAPKI Perkuat Penanganan Karhutla, Dorong Perusahaan Sawit Terus Bersinergi [mediaperkebunan.id]
Ombudsman Soroti Lemahnya Kanal Informasi dan Pengaduan Karhutla [www.rri.co.id]