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wildfireCONFIRMEDPULSE-EVT-2026-IDN-WILDFIRE-01178

Green forest fire notification in Indonesia

On 07/10/2026, a forest fire started in Indonesia, until 17/10/2026.

In plain language

A confirmed forest fire took place in Indonesia between October 7 and October 17, 2026. This was classified as a low-severity event, meaning it was smaller or less intense than major disasters.

What is a wildfire? A wildfire is an uncontrolled fire that burns through wildland vegetation like forests or grasslands. They usually start when heat, fuel, and oxygen meet. This can happen naturally from lightning or through human activities, spreading quickly if the weather is dry and windy.

If smoke is in the air, stay indoors with windows closed and use an air purifier to keep your breathing air clean.

Location
Indonesia
Started
Wed, 07 Oct 2026
Last updated
2026-10-18 01:21
Severity
โ—โ—โ—‹โ—‹โ—‹ (2/5)
Confidence
60/100
Population in zone
4

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

Timeline

10-17 23:29
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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