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Indonesia wildfire crisis expands through September 2026

Overview

Following extreme weather and El Niño in August 2026, fire incidents across Indonesia intensified into September. While early August saw urban fires in Jakarta and Bali, the crisis has expanded into massive forest and land fires (karhutla) across Sumatra, Borneo, and East Java.

By early September, fires burned over 73,000 hectares, producing thick haze affecting neighboring countries. In East Java, the Ijen Crater Nature Tourism Park remains closed due to fires near the Pondok Bunder hiking trail. Authorities have deployed 53 aircraft for water bombing and cloud seeding to protect the future capital, Nusantara, where approximately 400 hectares have been affected.

As of September 7, emergency responses have intensified in Kalimantan. In South Kalimantan, police are utilizing thermal drones and surfactant injections to cool peatlands near Syamsudin Noor International Airport, where underground temperatures have exceeded 400 degrees Celsius. In West Kalimantan, cooling operations are focused on Ketapang, Kubu Raya, and Kayong Utara. In Riau, PTPN IV Regional III has deployed 660 personnel using the Arfina digital application to detect hotspots.

Suppression efforts face growing logistical hurdles. In Kubu Raya, firefighting has persisted for 63 days, but officials report that wind, difficult access, and severe water shortages have limited full extinguishment to only 10 to 20 percent of burned areas, particularly in remote peatlands. Law enforcement continues to target illegal land clearing; in Indragiri Hilir, nine additional suspects were identified in connection with burning practices.

Entities

Jakarta · Denpasar · Indonesia · BNPB · BPBD Banyuwangi

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Timeline

  1. 3 days ago

    [INTERNATIONAL] 3 sources
    Fire incidents surge in Garut and Karawang regencies

    Fire incidents, particularly land and grass fires, have surged in Garut and Karawang, Indonesia, driven by drought and significant increases in land-related fire cases during 2026.

  2. 5 days ago

    [INTERNATIONAL] 8 sources
    Indonesia battles widespread forest and peatland fires

    Indonesia is battling widespread forest and peatland fires, with emergency teams using thermal drones and specialized cooling techniques to manage hotspots in Kalimantan and Riau.

  3. 8 days ago

    [INTERNATIONAL] 24 sources
    Indonesia battles widespread wildfires and identifies 113 suspects

    Indonesia is battling widespread wildfires, with 113 suspects identified by police and Ijen Crater tourism temporarily closed. Weather modification operations are underway to combat the fires.

  4. 8 days ago

    [INTERNATIONAL] 9 sources
    Indonesia intensifies firefighting near Nusantara capital

    Indonesia is deploying 53 aircraft for water bombing and cloud seeding to combat forest fires in Borneo and Sumatra, which have burned over 73,000 hectares and threatened the new capital, Nusantara.

  5. 9 days ago

    [CRIME] 2 sources
    Local fires reported in Indramayu and Situbondo

    Separate fires in Indramayu and Situbondo have caused property damage. The Indramayu fire was linked to waste burning, while the Situbondo incident is suspected to be caused by an electrical short circuit.

  6. 12 days ago

    [INTERNATIONAL] 14 sources
    Indonesia experiences multiple major fires in Jakarta, Bali, and Jember

    Several major fires occurred across Indonesia on August 31, including a residential blaze in Jakarta affecting hundreds, a scrap warehouse fire in Denpasar, and damage to the Meru Betiri National Park office.

  7. 20 days ago

    [INTERNATIONAL] 13 sources
    Indonesia faces widespread forest fires across multiple provinces

    Widespread forest fires are impacting Indonesia, with significant hotspots in Papua Tengah and threats to LNG facilities in West Papua. Authorities are deploying aerial water bombing to combat the flames.

  8. about 1 month ago

    [CRIME] 4 sources
    Multiple fires reported across Indonesia in Bengkulu, Kampar, and Tulungagung

    Multiple fires were reported in Indonesia, including a residential blaze in Bengkulu destroying 21 homes, land fires in Kampar affecting peatlands, and a poultry farm fire in Tulungagung.

  9. about 1 month ago

    [CRIME] 3 sources
    Multiple fires break out in Jakarta, hitting a five‑storey house and the Pullman Hotel

    Two separate fires hit Jakarta: a five‑storey house in Pasar Baru and the Pullman Hotel in West Jakarta, with dozens of fire units deployed and causes still unknown.

  10. about 1 month ago

    [INTERNATIONAL] 4 sources
    Makassar, Indonesia fire destroys up to 80 homes in dense settlement

    A fire on 31 July 2026 in Makassar’s Tallo district razed 50‑80 homes, prompted a three‑hour firefighting effort, and triggered an assessment by BPBD leader Muhammad Fadli Tahar.

  11. about 1 month ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    Two shop fires injure victims in Denpasar and Pekanbaru, Indonesia

    Fires at a Denpasar warung and Pekanbaru kiosks caused injuries, including burns to two men and a leg wound, prompting swift firefighting responses in both Indonesian cities.

  12. about 2 months ago

    [CRIME] 2 sources
    Indonesia sees two serious house fires on July 28, 2026

    Two Indonesian homes burned on July 28, 2026—one in Karanganyar likely caused by a child with a match, another in Mojokerto suspected electrical—no casualties but substantial property loss.

  13. about 2 months ago

    [HEALTH] 2 sources
    Indonesia records 40 fires in Jayapura and major blaze near Jakarta's Kebayoran Lama market

    Jayapura logged 40 fires by mid‑July 2026, prompting mayor‑driven safety warnings, while Jakarta South dispatched 90 firefighters to a major blaze near Kebayoran Lama market.

  14. about 2 months ago

    [BUSINESS] 10 sources
    Indonesia Faces Series of Fires Across Several Regions

    Multiple fires swept Indonesia in late July 2026, scarring stalls in Ambon, land in Bantul, Ngawi and Brebes, and a Jombang factory; all were contained with no fatalities.

  15. about 2 months ago

    [CRIME] 9 sources
    Clash on Jalan Tambak, Menteng Leaves Four Injured and Property Burned

    Police split the Jalan Tambak Menteng clash into three probes after a knife‑armed group set fire to a building and four motorcycles, injuring four people; the scene is now calm.

  16. about 2 months ago

    [CRIME] 2 sources
    Building Fires Sweep Indonesia's Aceh and Central Java Regions

    Two separate fires in Indonesia—one in Banda Aceh caused by an electrical fault in a frozen‑food shop, another in Cilacap ignited by a short‑circuit amid fuel and gas stores—led to extensive property damage and

  17. about 2 months ago

    [CRIME] 3 sources
    Indonesia boarding school fires raise safety concerns

    Fires at boarding schools in Martapura and Lombok have caused extensive damage and sparked calls for stronger safety and child‑protection measures across Indonesia.

  18. about 2 months ago

    [CRIME] 5 sources
    House fire in Kediri, Indonesia suspected arson leaves no injuries

    A Kediri house fire on 16 July 2026, suspected to be arson by the victim’s ex‑husband, destroyed a home and motorbike but caused no injuries; police are investigating.

  19. about 2 months ago

    [HEALTH] 5 sources
    House Fires in Indonesia Burn Homes in Bengkulu and Jombang, Injuring One Child

    Two Indonesian house fires—one in Bengkulu caused by a stove, another in Jombang linked to an LPG explosion—resulted in significant property loss and a child injury.

  20. 2 months ago

    [CRIME] 5 sources
    Multiple residential fires sweep Indonesian cities on July 12, 2026

    On 12 July 2026 fires hit Palangka Raya, North Jakarta and East Jakarta, destroying homes, a school and killing three in Pulogadung.

  21. 2 months ago

    [CRIME] 4 sources
    North Jakarta fire crews extinguish house blaze and commercial fire in rapid response

    Gulkarmat firefighters quickly extinguished a house fire in Sunter Agung and a commercial blaze at Mahkota Ancol in North Jakarta, with no casualties reported.

  22. 3 months ago

    [POLITICS] 3 sources
    Bengkulu Selatan fire victims receive cash aid as Indonesia records other fire incidents

    Bengkulu Selatan fire victims get cash aid and upcoming house repairs; a gas station fire in Bireuen caused no injuries and was quickly extinguished.

  23. 3 months ago

    [CRIME] 2 sources
    Bengkulu and Madiun house fires cause millions in property damage

    House fires in South Bengkulu and Madiun, likely caused by electrical shorts, resulted in no casualties but caused Rp200 million and Rp150 million in property damage respectively.

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