Indonesia’s National Disaster Management Agency (BNPB) has reported forest and land fires (karhutla) occurring in three regions during mid-July 2026. The agency indicated the situation is particularly severe in Banjarbaru, South Kalimantan. Details regarding the extent of the fires and affected areas beyond Banjarbaru were not immediately available. BNPB is likely coordinating responses and assessing the damage caused by these fires. This incident highlights ongoing challenges related to forest conservation and fire prevention within Indonesia. Further updates are expected as the situation develops and more information becomes available from BNPB. The agency will focus on mitigation efforts to control the spread and impact of these fires.