Mount Ciremai Fire Extinguished, 46.42 Hectares of Forest Area Burned

BRASS, GARISBUMI.com – The forest fire in the Mount Ciremai National Park (TNGC) area, Kuningan Regency, West Java, was successfully extinguished after lasting three days, 7–9 September 2026. The area affected was estimated at 46.42 hectares.

Fires hit a number of locations, namely Simaung Block, Tegal Bodas, Cileutik, Jalan Maling Situmpuk, and Panjakroma.

The fire was first detected on Monday, September 7 2026, at around 12.05 WIB. TNGC Hall officers received public reports regarding smoke plumes around the Simaung Block, Singkup Village.

The smoke plume was also monitored by the Unmanned Air Patrol (PUTA) team at the SPTN Region I Kuningan Forest Fire Control Post.

The extinguishing process faced a number of obstacles. Strong winds, rocky terrain, and dry conditions of litter and bushes caused the fire to spread quickly and re-ignite several times.

Head of the Mount Ciremai National Park, Toni Anwar, said officers were continuing to extinguish and sweep to prevent the fire from spreading to other areas.

“The fire rekindled several times because of the wind. Officers continued to extinguish and sweep until they ensured that all fires were completely extinguished. "This effort is important to prevent fires from spreading and protect conservation forest areas," he said. said Tony.