# Indonesian forest and peatland fires > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/indonesian-forest-and-peatland-fires > Updated: 2026-08-26T09:40:30.000Z. Sources: 24. Developments: 2. Severe dry season conditions and the El Niño phenomenon have triggered widespread forest and peatland fires across Indonesia, particularly in Kalimantan and Sumatra. Between January and July, over 200,000 hectares of land have been devastated, with significant losses reported in July alone. Amidst these efforts, 17-year-old volunteer Rudiyansah from Palangkaraya has gained international attention for fighting the flames while wearing a Superman costume. He uses the attire to provide personal motivation and to encourage others to help his community. Indonesian Forestry Minister Raja Juli Antoni has officially recognized the teenager as a ‘forest hero’ for his work with a voluntary fire brigade. ## Claims - Over 200,000 hectares of land in Indonesia have burned between January and July. (corroborated by 3 sources) - Approximately 94,000 hectares burned across Indonesia in July alone. (corroborated by 3 sources) - Rudiyansah has supported a voluntary fire brigade group in Palangka Raya since 2023. (corroborated by 3 sources) - The Indonesian Forestry Minister publicly called Rudiyansah a ‘forest hero’. (corroborated by 3 sources) - Authorities recorded more than 3,700 fire hotspots in Sumatra and Kalimantan. (corroborated by 3 sources) ## Timeline ### 2026-08-26: Rudiyansah, 17, fights Indonesian wildfires in Superman costume A 17-year-old Indonesian teenager, Rudiyansah, has become a viral ‘forest hero’ for fighting wildfires in Kalimantan while wearing a Superman costume. 5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/rudiyansah-17-fights-indonesian-wildfires-in-superman-costume ### 2026-08-23: Borneo forest fires: Teenager fights flames in Superman costume A 17-year-old Indonesian volunteer named Rudiyansah has become a viral sensation for fighting forest fires on Borneo while wearing a Superman costume to support his community. 18 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/rudiyansah-a-teen-in-a-superman-costume-fights-indonesian-forest-fires --- Cite as: Indonesian forest and peatland fires. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/indonesian-forest-and-peatland-fires