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.
A large wildfire is burning in Seruyan, Indonesia, with the area of heat detections clearly increasing over the past day. According to satellite measurements, the fire is about the size of 1700 football pitches and is burning moderately in many spots at once.
How is the fire developing?
The fire in Seruyan has been reported to be growing, with satellite measurements showing an increase in the area of heat detections over the past day.
Firefighting efforts
The local authorities have been working to contain the fire, with reports of personnel being deployed to the area to assist in firefighting efforts.
What does this mean for residents?
The fire's impact on the local community and environment is not yet fully known, but it is likely to be significant given its size and growth.
Timeline
- Media Dayak:
Cegah Karhutla Sejak Dini, Polres Seruyan Intensifkan Patroli Di Lingkar Luar Kuala Pembuang
- Media Dayak:
Polsek Seruyan Hilir Ajak Warga Berperan Aktif Cegah Karhutla
- Tabengan Online:
Bupati Seruyan Perkuat Sinergi TNI-Polri dan Masyarakat Cegah Karhutla
- Media Dayak:
Total 5,5 Hektar Lahan Terbakar, Satgas Karhutla Seruyan Tuntaskan Pemadaman Di Enam Desa
- Ini Kalteng:
Bupati Seruyan Ingatkan Semua Pihak Tidak Lengah Hadapi Karhutla
- First heat detected by satellite
- Latest heat detected by satellite
What we don’t know yet
The cause of the fire in Seruyan is not yet known, and the full extent of the damage it has caused is still being assessed.
Background
Indonesia has experienced a series of severe wildfires in 2026, with data from the Indonesian Ministry of Forestry showing that over 202,000 hectares of forests and land have burned across the country.
What to watch next
The situation in Seruyan is being closely watched, and the fire's growth and spread will be crucial to monitor in the coming days. The impact of the fire on the local community and environment will depend on its continued progression and the effectiveness of firefighting efforts.
Sources
- Ini Kalteng: Bupati Seruyan Ingatkan Semua Pihak Tidak Lengah Hadapi Karhutla (15 Oct)
- Media Dayak: Total 5,5 Hektar Lahan Terbakar, Satgas Karhutla Seruyan Tuntaskan Pemadaman Di Enam Desa (15 Oct)
- Tabengan Online: Bupati Seruyan Perkuat Sinergi TNI-Polri dan Masyarakat Cegah Karhutla (14 Oct)
- Media Dayak: Polsek Seruyan Hilir Ajak Warga Berperan Aktif Cegah Karhutla (14 Oct)
- Media Dayak: Cegah Karhutla Sejak Dini, Polres Seruyan Intensifkan Patroli Di Lingkar Luar Kuala Pembuang (14 Oct)
- Kalamanthana: Cegah Karhutla di Musim Kemarau, Pemkab Seruyan Petakan Wilayah Rawan dan Siagakan Personel (14 Oct)
- Mata Kalteng: Pemkab Seruyan Siapkan Evaluasi Posko Karhutla, Koordinasi dengan TNI Diperkuat (14 Oct)
- KaltengOnline.com: Bupati Seruyan Perkuat Koordinasi Lintas Sektor Antisipasi Karhutla (14 Oct)
- Kotawaringin News: Bupati Seruyan Evaluasi Poskamling Karhutla, Siapkan Posko Khusus di Wilayah Rawan (13 Oct)
- Media Dayak: Perkuat Koordinasi Lintas Instansi, Polres Seruyan Ikuti Rapat Penanggulangan Karhutla Kalteng (13 Oct)
- beritaseruyan.com: Di Tengah Karhutla dan Kesulitan Air Bersih, DPRD Seruyan Dorong Kepedulian Perusahaan (13 Oct)
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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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