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Wildfires near Aceh Utara, Aceh

Aceh Utara 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 Utara. 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 Utara

No significant fires are currently detected in Aceh Utara.

Regencies & cities — Aceh

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Wildfire season in Aceh Utara

Fires across Aceh, which Aceh Utara 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 Utara fire map shows

This page lists only the fires detected inside Aceh Utara itself, so it stays useful when the surrounding region is busy. Aceh Utara is one of 22 regencies & cities in Aceh. It lies about 93 km N 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 Utara right now?
No significant fires are currently detected inside Aceh Utara. This page updates continuously as new satellite detections arrive.
When is the wildfire season in Aceh Utara?
Fires across Aceh, which Aceh Utara 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 Utara?
Aceh Utara lies about 93 km N of the centre of Aceh.
What area does the Aceh Utara map cover?
It covers Aceh Utara inside Aceh. Fires shown are those detected within its own boundary; use the region page for the wider picture.
Is the Aceh Utara 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.