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Wildfires near Kota Lhokseumawe, Aceh

Kota Lhokseumawe 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 Kota Lhokseumawe. 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 Kota Lhokseumawe

No significant fires are currently detected in Kota Lhokseumawe.

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Wildfire season in Kota Lhokseumawe

Fires across Aceh, which Kota Lhokseumawe 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 Kota Lhokseumawe fire map shows

This page lists only the fires detected inside Kota Lhokseumawe itself, so it stays useful when the surrounding region is busy. Kota Lhokseumawe is one of 22 regencies & cities in Aceh. It lies about 104 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 Kota Lhokseumawe right now?
No significant fires are currently detected inside Kota Lhokseumawe. This page updates continuously as new satellite detections arrive.
When is the wildfire season in Kota Lhokseumawe?
Fires across Aceh, which Kota Lhokseumawe 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 Kota Lhokseumawe?
Kota Lhokseumawe lies about 104 km N of the centre of Aceh.
What area does the Kota Lhokseumawe map cover?
It covers Kota Lhokseumawe inside Aceh. Fires shown are those detected within its own boundary; use the region page for the wider picture.
Is the Kota Lhokseumawe 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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