Wildfires in North Maluku, Indonesia
North Maluku is a province of Indonesia — the Maluku islands' tropical forest. This live map tracks every wildfire and satellite hotspot detected across North Maluku, updated continuously from NASA satellite data and official national fire sources. Wildfires here follow the local dry season, generally around September to November. Its capital is Ternate. Other main centres include Tidore and Sofifi.
Current fires in North Maluku
Main towns
Neighbouring regions
Regencies & cities
Halmahera Barat Halmahera Selatan Halmahera Timur Halmahera Utara Kepulauan Sula Kota Ternate Kota Tidore Kepulauan Pulau Morotai Pulau Taliabu
Wildfire season in North Maluku
Wildfires across North Maluku follow the local dry season, generally around September to November. 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 Maluku 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 Maluku groups 9 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
When is the wildfire season in North Maluku?
Which places in North Maluku does the map cover?
Where does the North Maluku wildfire data come from?
Is the North Maluku 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.