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Wildfires near Aceh Barat, Aceh

Aceh Barat is a regency / city in Aceh, Indonesia — Sumatra's rainforest and carbon-rich peatlands. The map shows wildfires and satellite hotspots detected in and around Aceh Barat. Fires across Aceh peak in the June–October dry season, when peatland fires drive the regional haze, and are amplified in El Niño years.

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Conditions shown are for Aceh.

Current fires in Aceh Barat

No significant fires are currently detected in Aceh Barat.

Regencies & cities — Aceh

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Wildfire season in Aceh Barat

Fires across Aceh, which Aceh Barat belongs to, peak in the June–October dry season, when peatland fires drive the regional haze, and are amplified in El Niño years. Over the period recorded here, the busiest month in Aceh has been September. Higher temperatures, low humidity and wind make fires start and spread faster — check the fire-danger level before lighting any fire or working outdoors.

What the Aceh Barat fire map shows

This page lists only the fires detected inside Aceh Barat itself, so it stays useful when the surrounding region is busy. Aceh Barat is one of 22 regencies & cities in Aceh. It lies about 88 km W of the centre of Aceh. Detections come from NASA satellites and are not verified on the ground — never use them for safety decisions, and always follow the emergency services (call 113).

Frequently asked questions

Are there wildfires in Aceh Barat right now?
No significant fires are currently detected inside Aceh Barat. This page updates continuously as new satellite detections arrive.
When is the wildfire season in Aceh Barat?
Fires across Aceh, which Aceh Barat belongs to, peak in the June–October dry season, when peatland fires drive the regional haze, and are amplified in El Niño years.
Where in Aceh is Aceh Barat?
Aceh Barat lies about 88 km W of the centre of Aceh.
What area does the Aceh Barat map cover?
It covers Aceh Barat inside Aceh. Fires shown are those detected within its own boundary; use the region page for the wider picture.
Is the Aceh Barat fire map official?
No. It republishes public satellite and official data and is not an emergency-warning service. In an emergency call 113.

⚠️ The fires shown are automatic satellite heat detections from NASA FIRMS. They are not verified on the ground and are not 100% accurate — they can include false alarms (industrial heat, gas flares, sun glint) or miss small or cloud-covered fires. Do not use this map for safety decisions; always follow official emergency sources.

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