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.
A very large wildfire is growing in Seruyan, Indonesia, with the area of heat detections covering about 17 square kilometers. The fire is burning moderately, in many spots at once, and was last seen 7 hours ago by satellite.
How is the fire developing?
The fire in Seruyan is very large, with the area of heat detections covering about 17 square kilometers. According to satellite measurements, the fire is growing, with clearly more burning spots than a day earlier. The fire is burning moderately, in many spots at once, and was last seen 7 hours ago by satellite.
Timeline
- Kalamanthana:
Cegah Karhutla di Musim Kemarau, Pemkab Seruyan Petakan Wilayah Rawan dan Siagakan Personel
- 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
- First heat detected by satellite
- Media Dayak:
Total 5,5 Hektar Lahan Terbakar, Satgas Karhutla Seruyan Tuntaskan Pemadaman Di Enam Desa
- Latest heat detected by satellite
What we don’t know yet
The cause of the fire and the extent of the damage are not known yet.
Background
Indonesia has experienced severe wildfires in 2026, with 107,465 hectares of land affected by fires from January through June, according to the Indonesian Ministry of Forestry. The province of Central Kalimantan, where Seruyan is located, is one of the priority provinces for fire prevention and response.
What to watch next
The situation in Seruyan is concerning, with the fire growing and burning in many spots. Residents and travelers in the area should stay informed about the latest developments and follow the instructions of local authorities.
Sources
- 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)
- 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)
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