Wiralaga Mulya: wildfire grows, six hotspots detected
The fire is burning weakly but has grown, with six hotspots detected in the area.
A wildfire in Wiralaga Mulya, Indonesia, has been detected, with the area affected being at most the size of 140 football pitches. The fire is growing, with clearly more burning spots than a day earlier.
How is the fire developing?
According to Polres Mesuji, six hotspots have been detected in the area. The fire is burning weakly, but its growth is a concern. BNPB has deployed a water bombing helicopter to help combat the fire.
Firefighting efforts
Polres Mesuji and PT BDPA have worked together to extinguish eight hotspots in the Sungai Sidang area.
What does this mean for residents?
The fire has affected the surrounding area, but no casualties have been reported.
Timeline
- Website Resmi Polri:
Polres Mesuji Bersama PT BDPA Padamkan Delapan Titik Api Karhutla di Sungai Sidang
- First heat detected by satellite
- Kupas Tuntas:
110 Titik Api Melanda Lampung, BNPB Soroti Dugaan Penyebab Karhutla TNWK
- Latest heat detected by satellite
- Tribratanews Polda Lampung:
Polres Mesuji Lakukan Penanganan Karhutla di Wiralaga II, Enam Titik Hotspot Terdeteksi
- detikNews:
BNPB Kerahkan Heli Water Bombing Padamkan Karhutla Way Kambas Lampung
What we don’t know yet
The cause of the fire is not known yet, and there is no damage assessment available.
Background
Indonesia has experienced a significant increase in wildfires this year, with 107,465 hectares of land affected by fires from January through June 2026. The fires have caused 1,700 deaths in August and more than 283,000 cases of acute respiratory tract infections.
What to watch next
The situation in Wiralaga Mulya is being closely monitored, and the fire's growth is a concern. The use of water bombing helicopters is a positive step in combating the fire.
Sources
- detikNews: BNPB Kerahkan Heli Water Bombing Padamkan Karhutla Way Kambas Lampung (25 Oct)
- Tribratanews Polda Lampung: Polres Mesuji Lakukan Penanganan Karhutla di Wiralaga II, Enam Titik Hotspot Terdeteksi (25 Oct)
- Kupas Tuntas: 110 Titik Api Melanda Lampung, BNPB Soroti Dugaan Penyebab Karhutla TNWK (24 Oct)
- Website Resmi Polri: Polres Mesuji Bersama PT BDPA Padamkan Delapan Titik Api Karhutla di Sungai Sidang (24 Oct)
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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