Wildfires near Halmahera Timur, North Maluku

Halmahera Timur is a regency / city in North Maluku, Indonesia — the Maluku islands' tropical forest. The map shows wildfires and satellite hotspots detected in and around Halmahera Timur. Fires across North Maluku follow the local dry season, generally around September to November.

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Wind1 km/h S · gusts 5 km/h

Conditions shown are for North Maluku.

Current fires in Halmahera Timur

No significant fires are currently detected in Halmahera Timur.

Regencies & cities — North Maluku

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Wildfire season in Halmahera Timur

Fires across North Maluku, which Halmahera Timur belongs to, follow the local dry season, generally around September to November. Over the period recorded here, the busiest month in North Maluku 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 Halmahera Timur fire map shows

This page lists only the fires detected inside Halmahera Timur itself, so it stays useful when the surrounding region is busy. Halmahera Timur is one of 9 regencies & cities in North Maluku. It lies about 35 km E of the centre of North Maluku. 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 Halmahera Timur right now?

No significant fires are currently detected inside Halmahera Timur. This page updates continuously as new satellite detections arrive.

When is the wildfire season in Halmahera Timur?

Fires across North Maluku, which Halmahera Timur belongs to, follow the local dry season, generally around September to November.

Where in North Maluku is Halmahera Timur?

Halmahera Timur lies about 35 km E of the centre of North Maluku.

What area does the Halmahera Timur map cover?

It covers Halmahera Timur inside North Maluku. Fires shown are those detected within its own boundary; use the region page for the wider picture.

Is the Halmahera Timur 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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