Wildfires near Bangka Barat, Bangka Belitung Islands

Bangka Barat is a regency / city in Bangka Belitung Islands, Indonesia — Sumatra's rainforest and carbon-rich peatlands. The map shows wildfires and satellite hotspots detected in and around Bangka Barat. Fires across Bangka Belitung Islands peak in the June–October dry season, when peatland fires drive the regional haze, and are amplified in El Niño years.

Fire danger—

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Conditions shown are for Bangka Belitung Islands.

Current fires in Bangka Barat

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Wildfire season in Bangka Barat

Fires across Bangka Belitung Islands, which Bangka Barat belongs to, peak in the June–October dry season, when peatland fires drive the regional haze, and are amplified in El Niño years. Over the period recorded here, the busiest month in Bangka Belitung Islands 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 Bangka Barat fire map shows

This page lists only the fires detected inside Bangka Barat itself, so it stays useful when the surrounding region is busy. Bangka Barat is one of 7 regencies & cities in Bangka Belitung Islands. It lies about 89 km NW of the centre of Bangka Belitung Islands. 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 Bangka Barat right now?

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

When is the wildfire season in Bangka Barat?

Fires across Bangka Belitung Islands, which Bangka Barat belongs to, peak in the June–October dry season, when peatland fires drive the regional haze, and are amplified in El Niño years.

Where in Bangka Belitung Islands is Bangka Barat?

Bangka Barat lies about 89 km NW of the centre of Bangka Belitung Islands.

What area does the Bangka Barat map cover?

It covers Bangka Barat inside Bangka Belitung Islands. Fires shown are those detected within its own boundary; use the region page for the wider picture.

Is the Bangka Barat 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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