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Green forest fire notification in Indonesia

On 16/09/2026, a forest fire started in Indonesia, until 20/09/2026.

In plain language

A forest fire has been confirmed in Indonesia, lasting from September 16 to September 20, 2026. This event is rated at a moderate severity level as local teams respond to the situation.

What is a wildfire? A wildfire is an unplanned fire that burns in natural areas like forests or grasslands. It usually starts from a heat source, like lightning or human activity, combined with dry wood and leaves for fuel. High temperatures and wind can help the flames spread quickly across the landscape.

Stay indoors with windows closed to keep out smoke, and always follow the instructions of local emergency services.

Location
Indonesia
Started
Wed, 16 Sep 2026
Last updated
2026-09-21 08:17
Severity
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Confidence
60/100
Population in zone
5

This is a machine-assembled event record, not an official warning. For emergencies follow your national meteorological service and local authorities.

Timeline

09-20 11:17
Detected via GDACS feed โ€” Green forest fire notification in Indonesiaโ€” GDACS

Sources

GDACSTier 1 ยท Official

Disaster alerts sourced from GDACS (Global Disaster Alert and Coordination System) โ€” European Union, CC BY 4.0.

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