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Wildfires near Gayo Lues, Aceh

Gayo Lues 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 Gayo Lues. 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 Gayo Lues

No significant fires are currently detected in Gayo Lues.

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Wildfire season in Gayo Lues

Fires across Aceh, which Gayo Lues 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 Gayo Lues fire map shows

This page lists only the fires detected inside Gayo Lues itself, so it stays useful when the surrounding region is busy. Gayo Lues is one of 22 regencies & cities in Aceh. It lies about 54 km SE 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 Gayo Lues right now?
No significant fires are currently detected inside Gayo Lues. This page updates continuously as new satellite detections arrive.
When is the wildfire season in Gayo Lues?
Fires across Aceh, which Gayo Lues 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 Gayo Lues?
Gayo Lues lies about 54 km SE of the centre of Aceh.
What area does the Gayo Lues map cover?
It covers Gayo Lues inside Aceh. Fires shown are those detected within its own boundary; use the region page for the wider picture.
Is the Gayo Lues 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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