A forest and land fire scorched three hectares of terrain along the hilly slopes in Tulungagung on Monday afternoon, Sept. 14, 2026, threatening nearby neighborhoods before emergency crews intervened. The blaze broke out in the Pasir region of Junjung Village within the Kalidawir District, according to Galih Nusantoro, Acting Head of the Tulungagung Disaster Management and Rescue Service (DPKP).
Emergency Response and Fire Containment Efforts in Junjung Village
Local residents first alerted authorities after spotting flames creeping from the hills directly behind their homes. “We got a report from residents that behind their house there was fire spreading from the hilly region. This here is a forest area, yes, but it borders residents,” Galih stated regarding the initial discovery of the incident.
The affected terrain spans both state-managed forest land under Perum Perhutani and private property belonging to local residents. When firefighting units arrived at the scene, the fire had already grown significantly larger. “The fire is suspected to have come from the Perhutani area and spread to residents’ land,” Galih explained.
Deployment of Personnel and Threat to Local Housing
To tackle the emergency, the firefighting agency deployed three fire trucks to the location, supported by a joint team across multiple government agencies. Crews prioritized establishing containment lines to protect populated areas from the advancing flames. “We are focused on securing the residential area,” Galih noted, as teams worked to localize the blaze.
Current damage estimates place the burned expanse between two and three hectares. Authorities have not yet determined the total financial losses resulting from the forest fire.
Did You Know? The affected terrain sits directly along the intersection of state-managed forestry land and residential property, creating an immediate operational challenge for first responders seeking to protect civilian homes from the advancing flames.
Preventative Warnings Amid Dry Seasonal Conditions
Following the incident, local disaster officials urged the public to avoid actions that could trigger new forest and land fires. The warning comes as prolonged dry weather leaves local terrain highly vulnerable to ignition. “Environmental conditions are very dry, very prone to catching fire like that. Then the wind is also strong,” Galih warned.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where did the forest fire occur?
The fire occurred on the hilly slopes in the Pasir region of Junjung Village, Kalidawir District, Tulungagung, on Monday afternoon, Sept. 14, 2026.
How much land was damaged by the blaze?
Authorities estimate that the burned area covers between two and three hectares of land.
What caused the fire to spread toward residential areas?
Officials stated the fire is suspected to have originated in the Perum Perhutani forest area before spreading to land owned by local residents.
What steps should local communities take when environmental conditions remain this dry and windy?