Machalí wildfire
The fire is being fought by five brigades, two helicopters, and an airplane in a difficult-to-access area.
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All previously published and reviewed wildfire overviews.November 2026
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Fornos de Algodres: wildfire grows
The fire is still burning fiercely, with 366 firefighters deployed to combat it.
Kimaam: Medium-sized wildfire growing
The fire is burning moderately in many spots and has been growing over the past day.
October 2026
Palangkaraya: thousands treated
More than 11,000 people have been treated for respiratory infections due to the wildfire smoke in Palangkaraya, Indonesian Borneo.
Sampit: wildfire crisis shrouds Central Kalimantan
Hundreds of students protested in Palangkaraya, demanding the government do more to tackle the wildfire crisis that has shrouded their city and the wider region in toxic haze for months.
Wiralaga Mulya: wildfire grows, six hotspots detected
The fire is burning weakly but has grown, with six hotspots detected in the area.
Pilcuyo: wildfire threatens Uros islands
The fire started on Tuesday and is located in an inaccessible area, with emergency personnel working to control it.
Kuala Pembuang: small wildfire burns
The fire is burning moderately, affecting air quality in the region
Indonesia wildfires: haze chokes millions
A toxic haze from wildfires is affecting millions in Indonesia, with fires reported in central Kalimantan and South Sumatra.
Andaymarca: forest fire destroys mayor's house
Four people were injured in the fire, including an elderly man who tried to put out the flames and needs to be transferred to Lima for treatment.
Canadian: 4 dead in military base fire
A grass fire at a Canadian military base has killed four soldiers and injured 39 others, with 19 in critical condition.
Maesan: 4 killed fighting wildfire
Four people died while battling a wildfire in Mount Bromo National Park, and authorities have launched a formal investigation.
Satipo: wildfire destroys land, threatens communities
The fire has affected more than 1,000 hectares and threatens Asháninka communities.
Merauke wildfire: 10 districts affected
The fire is still growing, with satellite measurements showing it is burning moderately in several spots at once.
Sampit: wildfire growing
Four people were killed in Indonesian wildfires, with protests erupting over the government's response.
Seruyan wildfire: large and growing
The fire in Seruyan is large and still growing, with satellite measurements showing it to be about the size of 1700 football pitches.
Seruyan wildfire: very large, growing
The fire in Seruyan, Indonesia, is very large and growing, with a size of about 17 square kilometers and clearly more burning spots than a day earlier.
Wildfires week 41: Indonesia, United States
The fire is burning fiercely and has been growing since it was last observed by satellite 7 hours ago.
Indonesia, US fires: Pangkalan Bun, Lamandau, Brunswick County
Fires in Indonesia and the US have affected local communities, with Pangkalan Bun and Lamandau in Indonesia and Brunswick County in the US reporting incidents.
Merauke, Brunswick County wildfires
Wildfires in Merauke, Indonesia, and Brunswick County, US, have been reported, with the Merauke fire affecting local residents and the Brunswick County fire prompting evacuations.
Bayung Lencir, Reno: wildfires reported
Wildfires have been reported in Bayung Lencir, Indonesia, and Reno, US, with evacuation orders issued in Washoe County
September 2026
Ketapang, Calvos de Randín wildfires
A series of wildfires has broken out in Indonesia and Spain, with the towns of Ketapang and Calvos de Randín being severely affected.
Wildfires in Indonesia, Colombia, Romania
Multiple wildfires are burning in Indonesia, Colombia, and Romania, with varying levels of containment and impact on local communities.
Wildfires in Indonesia, Colombia, US, and Romania
Multiple wildfires are burning in Indonesia, Colombia, the US, and Romania, with evacuations and road closures reported in some areas.
Wildfires this week: Indonesia, Colombia, Mexico, Romania, Argentina
Fires in several countries have prompted evacuations and road closures, with emergency personnel working to contain the blazes.
Wildfires in Indonesia, Mexico, Colombia, and Argentina
Multiple wildfires are burning across several countries, with varying levels of containment reported.
Wildfires this week: Indonesia, Portugal, Brazil
Fires in Pulang Pisau, Aveiro, Formoso do Araguaia, Soto la Marina, West Kotawaringin, and Villa de Leyva are affecting local communities and environments.
Wildfires in Indonesia, Portugal, Brazil, and US
Multiple wildfires are burning across the globe, with significant fires reported in Indonesia, Portugal, Brazil, and the United States.
Waldbrände wüten in mehreren Regionen
Waldbrände beeinflussen mehrere Regionen, darunter Indonesien, Portugal, Brasilien, Australien und die Vereinigten Staaten.