Forest and land fires expand to 16 regions, BNPB deploys 71,878 personnel
The widest response is now in Kalimantan at 18,973 hectares, while South Sumatra accounts for 2,050 hectares.
BNPB recorded an increase in forest and land fire incidents in 16 regions across Indonesia as of Oct. 23, 2026, spanning Java, Sulawesi, North Maluku and Sumatra. Newly reported areas include Malang, Magetan, Sragen, Jombang, Probolinggo, Klaten, Minahasa, Sinjai, Sidrap, Palopo, Luwu, Parigi Moutong, Kepulauan Tidore and Bangka Tengah. BNPB Acting Head of the Data, Information and Disaster Communications Center Berton Panjaitan said response efforts are continuing in Sumatra, Kalimantan and East Java. In Sumatra, the area being handled reaches 2,431 hectares, with South Sumatra accounting for 2,050 hectares. In Kalimantan, the area totals 18,973 hectares, mainly in Central Kalimantan. BNPB has deployed a total of 71,878 personnel and 19 air assets, and added one water-bombing helicopter for East Java.
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