West Java Forest Fires Burn Nearly 200 Hectares in 2026
West Java has recorded 132 forest and land fires this year, burning 196.4 hectares across 19 regencies and cities amid the dry season.
The West Java region in Indonesia has experienced significant forest and land fires, with nearly 200 hectares burned so far in 2026. Sukabumi Regency has been the most affected, while Sumedang Regency has seen the highest frequency of incidents. A total of 132 fires have been recorded, affecting 19 regencies and cities across 91 districts.
The fires began on February 25, 2026, and have intensified since June, with the dry season expected to peak in September. Human activities such as waste burning and land clearing are identified as major contributing factors, although the fires have not yet spread to residential areas. Over 588,000 people have been impacted by drought conditions across West Java.
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