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Wildfires near Batang Hari, Jambi

Batang Hari is a regency / city in Jambi, Indonesia — Sumatra's rainforest and carbon-rich peatlands. The map shows wildfires and satellite hotspots detected in and around Batang Hari. Fires across Jambi peak in the June–October dry season, when peatland fires drive the regional haze, and are amplified in El Niño years.

Fire danger—
Active fires4
Wind11 km/h W · gusts 23 km/h

Conditions shown are for Jambi.

Current fires in Batang Hari

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Wildfire season in Batang Hari

Fires across Jambi, which Batang Hari 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 Jambi 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 Batang Hari fire map shows

This page lists only the fires detected inside Batang Hari itself, so it stays useful when the surrounding region is busy. Batang Hari is one of 11 regencies & cities in Jambi. It lies about 38 km E of the centre of Jambi. 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 Batang Hari right now?
Fires are currently detected inside Batang Hari: Maro Sebo Ilir, Sarolangun, Maro Sebo Ulu and Muara Tembesi. Open any of them for its own page, map and detection history.
When is the wildfire season in Batang Hari?
Fires across Jambi, which Batang Hari 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 Jambi is Batang Hari?
Batang Hari lies about 38 km E of the centre of Jambi.
What area does the Batang Hari map cover?
It covers Batang Hari inside Jambi. Fires shown are those detected within its own boundary; use the region page for the wider picture.
Is the Batang Hari 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.