Wildfires near Way Kanan, Lampung

Way Kanan is a regency / city in Lampung, Indonesia — Sumatra's rainforest and carbon-rich peatlands. The map shows wildfires and satellite hotspots detected in and around Way Kanan. Fires across Lampung 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 Lampung.

Current fires in Way Kanan

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Wildfire season in Way Kanan

Fires across Lampung, which Way Kanan 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 Lampung 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 Way Kanan fire map shows

This page lists only the fires detected inside Way Kanan itself, so it stays useful when the surrounding region is busy. Way Kanan is one of 16 regencies & cities in Lampung. It lies about 69 km NW of the centre of Lampung. 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 Way Kanan right now?

Fires are currently detected inside Way Kanan: Blambangan Umpu, Lampung, Blambangan Umpu and Lampung Utara. Open any of them for its own page, map and detection history.

When is the wildfire season in Way Kanan?

Fires across Lampung, which Way Kanan 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 Lampung is Way Kanan?

Way Kanan lies about 69 km NW of the centre of Lampung.

What area does the Way Kanan map cover?

It covers Way Kanan inside Lampung. Fires shown are those detected within its own boundary; use the region page for the wider picture.

Is the Way Kanan 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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