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Green forest fire notification in Indonesia

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

In plain language

A forest fire has been confirmed in Indonesia during September 2026. This is currently rated as a low-severity event, and officials are keeping a close eye on the situation.

What is a wildfire? A wildfire is an unplanned fire that burns in natural areas like forests or grasslands. It starts when a heat source, such as lightning or a campfire, meets dry wood and leaves. If the weather is hot and windy, the fire can spread, but it also helps some forests grow back stronger.

Keep your windows and doors closed to block out smoke, and always listen to local news for updates and safety instructions.

Location
Indonesia
Started
Wed, 09 Sep 2026
Last updated
2026-09-21 16:03
Severity
โ—โ—โ—‹โ—‹โ—‹ (2/5)
Confidence
60/100
Population in zone
493

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

Timeline

09-20 11:59
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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