Wildfires near Barito Kuala, South Kalimantan

Barito Kuala is a regency / city in South Kalimantan, Indonesia — Borneo's rainforest and deep peatlands. The map shows wildfires and satellite hotspots detected in and around Barito Kuala. Fires across South 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 South Kalimantan.

Current fires in Barito Kuala

Regencies & cities — South Kalimantan

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Wildfire season in Barito Kuala

Fires across South Kalimantan, which Barito Kuala 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 South Kalimantan has been October. 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 Barito Kuala fire map shows

This page lists only the fires detected inside Barito Kuala itself, so it stays useful when the surrounding region is busy. Barito Kuala is one of 13 regencies & cities in South Kalimantan. It lies about 127 km W of the centre of South 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 Barito Kuala right now?

Fires are currently detected inside Barito Kuala: South Kalimantan, Kapuas, Barito Kuala and Barito Kuala. Open any of them for its own page, map and detection history.

When is the wildfire season in Barito Kuala?

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

Where in South Kalimantan is Barito Kuala?

Barito Kuala lies about 127 km W of the centre of South Kalimantan.

What area does the Barito Kuala map cover?

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

Is the Barito Kuala 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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