# Way Kambas National Park wildfire

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/way-kambas-national-park-wildfire
> Updated: 2026-08-27T08:17:53.000Z. Sources: 23. Developments: 2.

A wildfire broke out in the Kuala Penet resort area of Way Kambas National Park in Lampung, Indonesia, on August 21, 2026. The blaze affected approximately 673.4 hectares of land, with firefighting efforts complicated by peatland terrain, limited vehicle access, and strong winds. Approximately 200 to 250 personnel from the military, police, and local volunteer groups worked to extinguish the flames. The Ministry of Forestry reported that Sumatran elephants remained unaffected by the fire.

To manage the difficult terrain, the Indonesian National Armed Forces (TNI) deployed the Alfa Team, a specialized airborne unit. This operation utilized thermal drones with infrared cameras to locate heat anomalies, allowing paratroopers to jump into specific coordinates to extinguish embers. By August 29, 2026, drone monitoring confirmed that no active hotspots remained. Personnel have remained on-site to conduct mop-up operations and patrols to prevent reignition.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-27: Way Kambas National Park fires contained after TNI airborne operation

Forest fires in Indonesia's Way Kambas National Park have been contained following airborne operations by the TNI Alfa Team and thermal drone monitoring. Personnel remain on-site for mop-up duties.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/way-kambas-national-park-fires-contained-after-tni-airborne-operation

### 2026-08-22: Way Kambas National Park wildfire extinguished in Lampung

A wildfire in Indonesia's Way Kambas National Park was extinguished on August 22, 2026, after burning roughly 673 hectares. Sumatran elephants remained safe, and authorities are investigating potential arson.

21 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/way-kambas-national-park-forest-fire-burns-over-670-hectares

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Cite as: Way Kambas National Park wildfire. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/way-kambas-national-park-wildfire