Large-scale fires in specific regions of Indonesia, including West Kalimantan and East Nusa Tenggara, reached a peak on July 20, 2025, affecting major population centers.

The entities involved

• Indonesia →

  island country in Southeast Asia and Oceania

  • Indonesia is purchasing 48 Kaan fighter jets, discussing bilateral ties and expanding cooperation in trade and defense sectors.Mon 16:40
  • A conference has been held establishing South-South cooperation, drawing on the historical spirit of Bandung.Mon 16:20
• West Kalimantan →

  province of Indonesia

  • Projects in West Kalimantan secured land for conservation efforts, linking CSPO production to RSPO standards.Mon 13:09
  • Fires are actively affecting multiple provinces including South Sumatra, Central Kalimantan, Riau, Jambi, South Kalimantan, and West Kalimantan.Sun 15:51
• East Nusa Tenggara →

  province of Indonesia, eastern portion of the Lesser Sunda Islands

  • An earthquake struck the region, causing infrastructure damage and affecting port operations in East Nusa Tenggara.Mon 06:20

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• Fire broke out near border districts in East Kalimantan, Indonesia.Sep 4
• Wildfires and peatland fires are affecting protected forest areas in Buleleng and Central Kalimantan, Indonesia.Jul 22
• Fires in Sumatra and Kalimantan, which are part of Indonesia, are causing haze that is affecting the Philippines. El Niño is cited as a major catalyst.Sep 2
• The Vice President visited South Kalimantan to discuss fire preparedness amid intense dry season and fires.Sep 10
• Indonesian forest fires are causing smoke to drift into Thailand, prompting local air pollution monitoring by university researchers.Sep 17