National hotspot Drops to 527 Points, Central Kalimantan (Kalteng) Actually Increases

JAKARTA, GARISBUMI.com – The number of hot spots or Hotspots with a high level of confidence in Indonesia fell to 527 spots on Sunday (4/10/2026), a decrease of 139 spots compared to the day before. However, Central Kalimantan (Kalteng) has experienced an increase so that monitoring and field inspections continue to be strengthened.

The Ministry of Forestry in a written statement, Monday (5/10/2026), stated that land and air operations to control forest and land fires (karhutla) remain on alert even though the number of national Hotspots has decreased.

This data comes from monitoring the Early Detection Information System for Forest and Land Fire Control (SiPongi) until Sunday at 21.10 WIB, using the NASA Terra/Aqua, NASA SNPP and NASA NOAA-20 satellites. On Saturday (3/10/2026), the number of Hotspots with a high level of confidence was recorded at 666 points.

"A decrease in the number of Hotspots does not mean that vigilance can be reduced," said the Ministry of Forestry's appeal.

hotspot Central Kalimantan (Kalteng) Increases, Riau and Jambi Zero

In the six priority provinces for controlling forest and land fires, the total Hotspots fell from 429 to 225 points. The biggest decline occurred in South Sumatra (Sumsel), from 254 to 75 points.

In contrast, Hotspots in Central Kalimantan (Kalteng) increased from 96 to 116 points. This province recorded the highest number of Hotspots among the six priority regions.

The following is the development of Hotspots with a high level of confidence in the six provinces:

Province| October 3, 2026| October 4, 2026

Central Kalimantan (Kalteng)| 96| 116

South Sumatra (Sumsel)| 254| 75

West Kalimantan (Kalbar)| 26| 19

South Kalimantan| 18| 15

Riau| 32| 0

Jambi| 3| 0

Total| 429| 225

The Ministry of Forestry emphasized that Hotspots are an indication of surface temperature anomalies detected by satellites. This figure cannot be directly equated with the number of fire incidents or the area of ​​land burned.

One fire event can be detected as several Hotspots. Therefore, indications from satellites need to be checked directly through field checks or ground checks to ensure actual conditions and determine handling actions.

Embers in Peatlands are Still a Concern

Controlling forest and land fires is carried out by Manggala Agni together with BNPB, TNI, Polri, BMKG, BPBD, local government, community, volunteers, business world and related parties.

Air operations run simultaneously with patrols, field inspections, direct extinguishing, blocking the spread of fire, wetting and cooling on the ground.

Special attention is paid to peatlands. Embers can survive and spread beneath the surface even though the fire above ground is no longer visible. Wetting and cooling need to be continued until the location is completely safe.

Air Quality and Affected Animals Monitored

The government also monitors air quality based on the concentration of PM2.5 fine particles. According to the Ministry of Forestry, most of Indonesia's territory is in the good to moderate category in reported monitoring.

However, a number of locations in parts of Kalimantan, Sumatra and Papua still show unhealthy to very unhealthy conditions. In some locations, air quality is even in the dangerous category.

People in affected areas are asked to follow air quality information and local government directions. When air quality worsens, the ministry recommends reducing outdoor activities and using masks if you have to do activities outside.

Special attention needs to be given to children, pregnant women, the elderly, and people with respiratory problems or chronic diseases.

Apart from having an impact on the air, forest and land fires can disrupt the habitat, food sources and movement routes of wild animals. The Natural Resources Conservation Agency (BKSDA) together with related units continue to monitor and handle affected animals based on field assessments.

Residents who find animals injured, trapped in fires, or entering residential areas are asked to keep their distance and not evacuate them themselves. The location and condition of animals can be reported to BKSDA or the nearest forestry officer.

The Ministry of Forestry has again reminded the public and business actors not to clear or clear land by burning. Forest and land fire conditions can change depending on the weather, land conditions and activities in the field.