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Wildfires near Tabalong, South Kalimantan

Tabalong 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 Tabalong. 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 Tabalong

Regencies & cities — South Kalimantan

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Wildfire season in Tabalong

Fires across South Kalimantan, which Tabalong 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 Tabalong fire map shows

This page lists only the fires detected inside Tabalong itself, so it stays useful when the surrounding region is busy. Tabalong is one of 13 regencies & cities in South Kalimantan. It lies about 108 km N 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 Tabalong right now?
Fires are currently detected inside Tabalong: Tabalong. Open any of them for its own page, map and detection history.
When is the wildfire season in Tabalong?
Fires across South Kalimantan, which Tabalong 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 Tabalong?
Tabalong lies about 108 km N of the centre of South Kalimantan.
What area does the Tabalong map cover?
It covers Tabalong inside South Kalimantan. Fires shown are those detected within its own boundary; use the region page for the wider picture.
Is the Tabalong 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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