Wildfires near Kepulauan Sula, North Maluku

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

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Conditions shown are for North Maluku.

Current fires in Kepulauan Sula

No significant fires are currently detected in Kepulauan Sula.

Regencies & cities — North Maluku

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Wildfire season in Kepulauan Sula

Fires across North Maluku, which Kepulauan Sula 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 Kepulauan Sula fire map shows

This page lists only the fires detected inside Kepulauan Sula itself, so it stays useful when the surrounding region is busy. Kepulauan Sula is one of 9 regencies & cities in North Maluku. It lies about 388 km SW 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 Kepulauan Sula right now?

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

When is the wildfire season in Kepulauan Sula?

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

Where in North Maluku is Kepulauan Sula?

Kepulauan Sula lies about 388 km SW of the centre of North Maluku.

What area does the Kepulauan Sula map cover?

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

Is the Kepulauan Sula 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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