Wildfires near Tanah Bumbu, South Kalimantan

Tanah Bumbu 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 Tanah Bumbu. 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 Tanah Bumbu

Regencies & cities — South Kalimantan

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Wildfire season in Tanah Bumbu

Fires across South Kalimantan, which Tanah Bumbu 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 Tanah Bumbu fire map shows

This page lists only the fires detected inside Tanah Bumbu itself, so it stays useful when the surrounding region is busy. Tanah Bumbu is one of 13 regencies & cities in South Kalimantan. It lies about 66 km S 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 Tanah Bumbu right now?

Fires are currently detected inside Tanah Bumbu: Tanah Bumbu and Tanah Bumbu. Open any of them for its own page, map and detection history.

When is the wildfire season in Tanah Bumbu?

Fires across South Kalimantan, which Tanah Bumbu 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 Tanah Bumbu?

Tanah Bumbu lies about 66 km S of the centre of South Kalimantan.

What area does the Tanah Bumbu map cover?

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

Is the Tanah Bumbu 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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