Wildfires near Bengkulu Tengah, Bengkulu

Bengkulu Tengah 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 Tengah. 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 Tengah

No significant fires are currently detected in Bengkulu Tengah.

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Wildfire season in Bengkulu Tengah

Fires across Bengkulu, which Bengkulu Tengah 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 Tengah fire map shows

This page lists only the fires detected inside Bengkulu Tengah itself, so it stays useful when the surrounding region is busy. Bengkulu Tengah is one of 10 regencies & cities in Bengkulu. It lies about 30 km W 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 Tengah right now?

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

When is the wildfire season in Bengkulu Tengah?

Fires across Bengkulu, which Bengkulu Tengah 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 Tengah?

Bengkulu Tengah lies about 30 km W of the centre of Bengkulu.

What area does the Bengkulu Tengah map cover?

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

Is the Bengkulu Tengah 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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