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Wildfires near Simeulue, Aceh

Simeulue 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 Simeulue. 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 Simeulue

No significant fires are currently detected in Simeulue.

Regencies & cities — Aceh

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Wildfire season in Simeulue

Fires across Aceh, which Simeulue 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 Simeulue fire map shows

This page lists only the fires detected inside Simeulue itself, so it stays useful when the surrounding region is busy. Simeulue is one of 22 regencies & cities in Aceh. It lies about 203 km SW 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 Simeulue right now?
No significant fires are currently detected inside Simeulue. This page updates continuously as new satellite detections arrive.
When is the wildfire season in Simeulue?
Fires across Aceh, which Simeulue 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 Simeulue?
Simeulue lies about 203 km SW of the centre of Aceh.
What area does the Simeulue map cover?
It covers Simeulue inside Aceh. Fires shown are those detected within its own boundary; use the region page for the wider picture.
Is the Simeulue 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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