Wildfires near Maluku Barat Daya, Maluku

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

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Wind6 km/h E · gusts 14 km/h

Conditions shown are for Maluku.

Current fires in Maluku Barat Daya

No significant fires are currently detected in Maluku Barat Daya.

Regencies & cities — Maluku

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Wildfire season in Maluku Barat Daya

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

This page lists only the fires detected inside Maluku Barat Daya itself, so it stays useful when the surrounding region is busy. Maluku Barat Daya is one of 10 regencies & cities in Maluku. It lies about 601 km SW of the centre of 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 Maluku Barat Daya right now?

No significant fires are currently detected inside Maluku Barat Daya. This page updates continuously as new satellite detections arrive.

When is the wildfire season in Maluku Barat Daya?

Fires across Maluku, which Maluku Barat Daya belongs to, follow the local dry season, generally around September to November.

Where in Maluku is Maluku Barat Daya?

Maluku Barat Daya lies about 601 km SW of the centre of Maluku.

What area does the Maluku Barat Daya map cover?

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

Is the Maluku Barat Daya 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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