Kimaam: Medium-sized wildfire growing
The fire is burning moderately in many spots and has been growing over the past day.
A medium-sized wildfire is burning in Kimaam, Indonesia, with the area of heat detections comparable to the size of 1100 football pitches. The fire has been growing, with clearly more burning spots than a day earlier.
How is the fire developing?
Local authorities and residents have been working to combat the fire, with police and villagers in Merauke extinguishing a land fire in Kurik. Recent rainfall has eased conditions in some of Indonesia's worst fire-hit areas, but the wildfire season remains far from over.
Timeline
- thejakartapost.com:
Papua blazes defy rainfall relief
- First heat detected by satellite
- Latest heat detected by satellite
- ANTARA News Papua:
Polisi dan warga Merauke padamkan kebakaran lahan di Kurik
- CenderawasihPos:
Karhutla Hanguskan 25 Ribu Hektare Lahan di Merauke
What we don’t know yet
The cause of the fire is not known, and there is no official damage assessment yet.
Background
Kimaam is a district in Merauke Regency, Indonesia, and has been affected by wildfires in the past.
What to watch next
The situation in Kimaam remains a concern, and the fire season in Indonesia is far from over. Residents and travelers in the area should stay informed about the latest developments.
Sources
- CenderawasihPos: Karhutla Hanguskan 25 Ribu Hektare Lahan di Merauke (3 Nov)
- ANTARA News Papua: Polisi dan warga Merauke padamkan kebakaran lahan di Kurik (2 Nov)
- thejakartapost.com: Papua blazes defy rainfall relief (2 Nov)
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About this article: written with the help of AI from the sources listed and our own satellite measurements, and checked by the editors before publication. Spotted a mistake? Let us know.
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