Ketapang, Calvos de Randín wildfires
What is happening?
A series of wildfires has broken out in Indonesia and Spain, with the towns of Ketapang and Calvos de Randín being severely affected. In Ketapang, 72 flights were cancelled due to haze from the fires, while in Calvos de Randín, a large forest fire has burned over 460 hectares of land.
Ketapang: haze from wildfires cancels flights
The Indonesian government has deployed resources to support the firefighting efforts, including water bombing operations.
What does this mean for residents?
The cancellations have affected travel plans for many people, with some flights rescheduled for later dates.
Timeline
- InfoPublik.id:
Kalbar Maksimalkan Water Bombing Tangani Karhutla di Ketapang Dan Kayong Utara
- Pontianak Post:
Kian Mengkhawatirkan! DPRD Kalbar Dorong Strategi Jangka Panjang Tangani Karhutla Ketapang
- ANTARA News:
Dukungan penanganan karhutla di Ketapang menjangkau masyarakat
- detikcom:
72 Penerbangan di Bandara Ketapang Batal gegara Kabut Asap Karhutla
- Pontianak Post:
Titik Panas Karhutla Kalbar Menurun Jadi 29, Ketapang Masih Mendominasi
What we don’t know yet
The cause of the wildfires in Ketapang is not yet known.
Background
Ketapang is a town located in the West Kalimantan province of Indonesia, on the island of Borneo. The area is prone to wildfires, particularly during the dry season.
Calvos de Randín: forest fire burns over 460 hectares
In Calvos de Randín, a large forest fire has burned over 460 hectares of land, prompting the declaration of a level 2 emergency. Firefighters have been working to contain the blaze, with support from aerial resources.
Fire spreads quickly
The fire has spread quickly, fueled by strong winds and dry conditions.
Timeline
- Faro de Vigo:
Desactivada la situación 2 en el incendio entre Calvos de Randín y Baltar y activo otro en Manzaneda
- eldiario.es:
Un incendio forestal en Calvos de Randín (Ourense) supera las 350 hectáreas y amenaza a zonas pobladas
- ABC:
El incendio forestal de Calvos de Randín (Ourense) ha quemado 350 hectáreas
- atlantico.net:
El incendio de Calvos de Randín sigue activo y alcanza ya las 460 hectáreas afectadas
- Diario do Limia:
Medio Rural investiga con drones la causa del incendio de Calvos de Randín tras alcanzar las 460 hectáreas | NOTICIAS XINZO
What we don’t know yet
The cause of the forest fire in Calvos de Randín is not yet known, and the full extent of the damage has not been assessed.
Background
Calvos de Randín is a municipality in the province of Ourense, in the autonomous community of Galicia, Spain. The area is known for its natural beauty, with forests and wildlife being an important part of the local ecosystem. In 2026, wildfires have affected Spain, with over 150,000 hectares burned.
What to watch next
The situation in both Ketapang and Calvos de Randín remains volatile, with firefighters working to contain the blazes. Residents and travellers are advised to stay informed and follow evacuation instructions if necessary. The impact of these wildfires serves as a reminder of the importance of fire prevention and response measures.
Sources
- Pontianak Post: Titik Panas Karhutla Kalbar Menurun Jadi 29, Ketapang Masih Mendominasi (26 Sept)
- detikcom: 72 Penerbangan di Bandara Ketapang Batal gegara Kabut Asap Karhutla (25 Sept)
- ANTARA News: Dukungan penanganan karhutla di Ketapang menjangkau masyarakat (25 Sept)
- Pontianak Post: Kian Mengkhawatirkan! DPRD Kalbar Dorong Strategi Jangka Panjang Tangani Karhutla Ketapang (25 Sept)
- InfoPublik.id: Kalbar Maksimalkan Water Bombing Tangani Karhutla di Ketapang Dan Kayong Utara (24 Sept)
- Diario do Limia: Medio Rural investiga con drones la causa del incendio de Calvos de Randín tras alcanzar las 460 hectáreas | NOTICIAS XINZO (25 Sept)
- atlantico.net: El incendio de Calvos de Randín sigue activo y alcanza ya las 460 hectáreas afectadas (25 Sept)
- ABC: El incendio forestal de Calvos de Randín (Ourense) ha quemado 350 hectáreas (25 Sept)
- eldiario.es: Un incendio forestal en Calvos de Randín (Ourense) supera las 350 hectáreas y amenaza a zonas pobladas (25 Sept)
- Faro de Vigo: Desactivada la situación 2 en el incendio entre Calvos de Randín y Baltar y activo otro en Manzaneda (25 Sept)
- GaliciaPress: Sigue activo el incendio forestal en Calvos de Randín y se declara otro en Manzaneda que supera las 20 hectáreas (25 Sept)
- GaliciaXa: La Xunta decreta la situación 2 en el incendio forestal de Calvos de Randín por su proximidad a un pueblo (24 Sept)
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