Antara News·Indonesia·Saturday, September 12, 2026 at 10:56 PM

Indonesia's Mount Ciremai fire extinguished after burning 46 hectares

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Prisca Triferna Violleta, Yashinta Difa

Jakarta (ANTARA) - The Forestry Ministry, through the Mount Ciremai National Park Agency, confirmed on Saturday that a forest fire that burned 46.42 hectares of conservation area in West Java had been fully extinguished.

The fire, which occurred from September 7 to September 9, affected several areas, including the Simaung, Tegal Bodas, Cileutik, Jalan Maling Situmpuk, and Panjakroma blocks.

"The fire reignited several times due to wind gusts. Personnel continued firefighting and sweeping operations until they were certain that all hotspots had been completely extinguished," Head of the Mount Ciremai National Park Agency Toni Anwar said in a statement.

The blaze was first detected at 12:05 p.m. local time on September 7 in Singkup Village following reports from residents and aerial surveillance by the national park's unmanned aerial patrol team.

Dry leaf litter, dense undergrowth, and strong winds accelerated the spread of the fire.

Joint teams used manual and mechanical equipment to fight the blaze before conducting extensive mop-up operations.

All hotspots were officially confirmed to have been extinguished at 3:51 p.m. local time on September 9.

According to agency data, fires recorded in Mount Ciremai National Park from July 21 through September 2026 have burned a cumulative area of approximately 97.32 hectares.

Toni urged the public to remain vigilant and report any early signs of smoke to help protect the mountain's critical ecosystem and biodiversity.

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