Wildfires near Kota Bengkulu, Bengkulu

Kota Bengkulu 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 Kota Bengkulu. 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 Kota Bengkulu

No significant fires are currently detected in Kota Bengkulu.

Regencies & cities — Bengkulu

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Wildfire season in Kota Bengkulu

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

This page lists only the fires detected inside Kota Bengkulu itself, so it stays useful when the surrounding region is busy. Kota Bengkulu is one of 10 regencies & cities in Bengkulu. It lies about 43 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 Kota Bengkulu right now?

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

When is the wildfire season in Kota Bengkulu?

Fires across Bengkulu, which Kota Bengkulu 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 Kota Bengkulu?

Kota Bengkulu lies about 43 km W of the centre of Bengkulu.

What area does the Kota Bengkulu map cover?

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

Is the Kota Bengkulu 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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