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Wildfires near Maluku Tenggara Barat, Maluku

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

Fire danger—
Active fires1
Wind6 km/h E · gusts 14 km/h

Conditions shown are for Maluku.

Current fires in Maluku Tenggara Barat

Regencies & cities — Maluku

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Wildfire season in Maluku Tenggara Barat

Fires across Maluku, which Maluku Tenggara Barat 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 Tenggara Barat fire map shows

This page lists only the fires detected inside Maluku Tenggara Barat itself, so it stays useful when the surrounding region is busy. Maluku Tenggara Barat is one of 10 regencies & cities in Maluku. It lies about 545 km SE 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 Tenggara Barat right now?
Fires are currently detected inside Maluku Tenggara Barat: Kepulauan Tanimbar. Open any of them for its own page, map and detection history.
When is the wildfire season in Maluku Tenggara Barat?
Fires across Maluku, which Maluku Tenggara Barat belongs to, follow the local dry season, generally around September to November.
Where in Maluku is Maluku Tenggara Barat?
Maluku Tenggara Barat lies about 545 km SE of the centre of Maluku.
What area does the Maluku Tenggara Barat map cover?
It covers Maluku Tenggara Barat inside Maluku. Fires shown are those detected within its own boundary; use the region page for the wider picture.
Is the Maluku Tenggara Barat 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.