# Fatal residential and accidental fires in Indonesia

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/fatal-residential-and-accidental-fires-in-indonesia
> Updated: 2026-10-20T22:39:02.000Z. Sources: 5. Developments: 2.

Two separate fatal fire incidents occurred in Indonesia in October 2026.

In South Jakarta, an 80-year-old woman died during an early morning house fire in the Pesanggrahan district. The blaze, suspected to have originated from an electrical short circuit, affected an 80-square-meter residence and left seven people homeless. Firefighters managed to localize the flames to prevent spread to neighboring buildings.

In Probolinggo Regency, a 70-year-old local official died while attempting to extinguish a fire in Lambangkuning Village. The incident began when the individual was burning dry bamboo leaves and waste, which spread rapidly due to wind and dry conditions. The victim, who had a history of respiratory issues, was overcome by smoke and flames and died at the scene.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-20: Probolinggo resident dies in accidental fire while burning waste

A 70-year-old resident in Probolinggo, Indonesia, died from severe burns after a waste-burning activity on his land grew out of control.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/probolinggo-resident-dies-in-accidental-fire-while-burning-waste

### 2026-10-18: Elderly woman dies in Pesanggrahan house fire

An 80-year-old woman died and seven people were left homeless after an electrical short circuit caused a house fire in Pesanggrahan, South Jakarta.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/elderly-woman-dies-in-pesanggrahan-house-fire

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