Wildfires in North Kalimantan, Indonesia
North Kalimantan is a province of Indonesia — Borneo's rainforest and deep peatlands. This live map tracks every wildfire and satellite hotspot detected across North Kalimantan, updated continuously from NASA satellite data and official national fire sources. Wildfires here peak in the June–October dry season, with peatland fires and thick haze, sharply amplified in El Niño years. Its capital is Tarakan. Other main centres include Tanjung Selor and Nunukan.
Current fires in North Kalimantan
No significant fires are currently detected in North Kalimantan.
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Wildfire season in North Kalimantan
Wildfires across North Kalimantan peak in the June–October dry season, with peatland fires and thick haze, sharply amplified in El Niño years. 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 North Kalimantan fire map shows
Every fire on this page is an automatic heat detection from NASA satellites (VIIRS and MODIS), grouped into fire events and updated continuously; where official national sources publish data, it is shown alongside. North Kalimantan groups 5 regencies & cities; open any of them for its local map. Satellite detections are not verified on the ground — never use them for safety decisions, and always follow the emergency services (call 113).
Frequently asked questions
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Is the North Kalimantan fire map official?
⚠️ 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.