Forest and land fires have been burning in Way Kambas National Park, Lampung, since September 22, 2026. According to local reports, the fires have reached areas used by wild elephants and deer and approached a barrier fence used to manage elephant movement.
Park authorities said the fire was near the park’s northern boundary, while the main elephant habitat in the southern area and the Elephant Conservation Centre were reported safe at the time of assessment. The full impact on wildlife remains unclear, and authorities are investigating the cause of the fires, including the possibility of deliberate burning.
Even if the main elephant habitat remains untouched, fires threatening wildlife corridors can still disrupt animal movement and damage their habitat.