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Wildfires near Aceh Timur, Aceh

Aceh Timur 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 Timur. 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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Wind2 km/h SW · gusts 15 km/h

Conditions shown are for Aceh.

Current fires in Aceh Timur

No significant fires are currently detected in Aceh Timur.

Regencies & cities — Aceh

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Wildfire season in Aceh Timur

Fires across Aceh, which Aceh Timur 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 Timur fire map shows

This page lists only the fires detected inside Aceh Timur itself, so it stays useful when the surrounding region is busy. Aceh Timur is one of 22 regencies & cities in Aceh. It lies about 90 km NE 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 Timur right now?
No significant fires are currently detected inside Aceh Timur. This page updates continuously as new satellite detections arrive.
When is the wildfire season in Aceh Timur?
Fires across Aceh, which Aceh Timur 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 Timur?
Aceh Timur lies about 90 km NE of the centre of Aceh.
What area does the Aceh Timur map cover?
It covers Aceh Timur inside Aceh. Fires shown are those detected within its own boundary; use the region page for the wider picture.
Is the Aceh Timur 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.