Wildfires near Seluma, Bengkulu
Seluma 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 Seluma. Fires across Bengkulu peak in the June–October dry season, when peatland fires drive the regional haze, and are amplified in El Niño years.
Conditions shown are for Bengkulu.
Current fires in Seluma
No significant fires are currently detected in Seluma.
Regencies & cities — Bengkulu
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Wildfire season in Seluma
Fires across Bengkulu, which Seluma 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 Seluma fire map shows
This page lists only the fires detected inside Seluma itself, so it stays useful when the surrounding region is busy. Seluma is one of 10 regencies & cities in Bengkulu. It lies about 28 km S 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
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⚠️ 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.