Wildfires near Bengkulu Selatan, Bengkulu

Bengkulu Selatan is a regency / city in Bengkulu, Indonesia — Sumatra's rainforest and carbon-rich peatlands. The map shows wildfires and satellite hotspots detected in and around Bengkulu Selatan. Fires across Bengkulu 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 Bengkulu.

Current fires in Bengkulu Selatan

No significant fires are currently detected in Bengkulu Selatan.

Regencies & cities — Bengkulu

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Wildfire season in Bengkulu Selatan

Fires across Bengkulu, which Bengkulu Selatan 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 Bengkulu 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 Bengkulu Selatan fire map shows

This page lists only the fires detected inside Bengkulu Selatan itself, so it stays useful when the surrounding region is busy. Bengkulu Selatan is one of 10 regencies & cities in Bengkulu. It lies about 75 km SE of the centre of Bengkulu. 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 Bengkulu Selatan right now?

No significant fires are currently detected inside Bengkulu Selatan. This page updates continuously as new satellite detections arrive.

When is the wildfire season in Bengkulu Selatan?

Fires across Bengkulu, which Bengkulu Selatan 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 Bengkulu is Bengkulu Selatan?

Bengkulu Selatan lies about 75 km SE of the centre of Bengkulu.

What area does the Bengkulu Selatan map cover?

It covers Bengkulu Selatan inside Bengkulu. Fires shown are those detected within its own boundary; use the region page for the wider picture.

Is the Bengkulu Selatan 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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