Wildfires near Sekadau, West Kalimantan

Sekadau is a regency / city in West Kalimantan, Indonesia — Borneo's rainforest and deep peatlands. The map shows wildfires and satellite hotspots detected in and around Sekadau. Fires across West Kalimantan peak in the June–October dry season, with peatland fires and thick haze, sharply amplified in El Niño years.

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Conditions shown are for West Kalimantan.

Current fires in Sekadau

No significant fires are currently detected in Sekadau.

Regencies & cities — West Kalimantan

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Wildfire season in Sekadau

Fires across West Kalimantan, which Sekadau belongs to, peak in the June–October dry season, with peatland fires and thick haze, sharply amplified in El Niño years. Over the period recorded here, the busiest month in West Kalimantan 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 Sekadau fire map shows

This page lists only the fires detected inside Sekadau itself, so it stays useful when the surrounding region is busy. Sekadau is one of 14 regencies & cities in West Kalimantan. It lies about 27 km SW of the centre of West Kalimantan. 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 Sekadau right now?

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

When is the wildfire season in Sekadau?

Fires across West Kalimantan, which Sekadau belongs to, peak in the June–October dry season, with peatland fires and thick haze, sharply amplified in El Niño years.

Where in West Kalimantan is Sekadau?

Sekadau lies about 27 km SW of the centre of West Kalimantan.

What area does the Sekadau map cover?

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

Is the Sekadau 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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