Wildfires near Manokwari, West Papua
Manokwari is a regency / city in West Papua, Indonesia — Papua's vast rainforest and the savanna of its south. The map shows wildfires and satellite hotspots detected in and around Manokwari. Fires across West Papua concentrate in the southern savanna during the June–October dry season.
Conditions shown are for West Papua.
Current fires in Manokwari
No significant fires are currently detected in Manokwari.
Regencies & cities — West Papua
← West Papua Fakfak Kaimana Kota Sorong Manokwari Selatan Maybrat Pegunungan Arfak Raja Ampat Sorong Sorong Selatan Tambrauw
Wildfire season in Manokwari
Fires across West Papua, which Manokwari belongs to, concentrate in the southern savanna during the June–October dry season. Over the period recorded here, the busiest month in West Papua has been October. 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 Manokwari fire map shows
This page lists only the fires detected inside Manokwari itself, so it stays useful when the surrounding region is busy. Manokwari is one of 11 regencies & cities in West Papua. It lies about 194 km N of the centre of West Papua. 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
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⚠️ 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.