National Hotspots Increase to 338, Zero Hot Spots Doesn't Mean Fire is Extinguished

GARISBUMI.com – The number of hot spots or high-confidence Hotspots nationally increased to 338 spots on Thursday, November 5 2026 at 21.00 WIB. However, satellite data does not yet describe all conditions of forest and land fires in the field. In South Sumatra (Sumsel), blackouts are still ongoing even though no Hotspots in this category have been detected.

Based on SiPongi monitoring by the Ministry of Forestry, the number of national Hotspots increased by 123 points from the previous day which was recorded at 215 points, or an increase of around 57 percent.

In the six priority provinces for controlling forest and land fires, the number increased from 41 to 86 points. Central Kalimantan (Kalteng) contributed 85 points, while South Kalimantan recorded one point.

Four other priority provinces, namely Jambi, West Kalimantan (Kalbar), South Sumatra (Sumsel) and Riau, recorded zero high-confidence Hotspots at the time of monitoring.

Central Kalimantan (Kalteng) is surging, peat fires have not yet been completely extinguished

The most prominent increase among the six priority provinces occurred in Central Kalimantan (Kalteng), from 37 to 85 Hotspots. The number increased by 48 points or more than double compared to the previous day.

The Ministry of Forestry's Forest Fire Control Post report dated November 5 2026 shows that blackouts are still ongoing in Tanjung Taruna and Jabiren, Pulang Pisau Regency.