Wildfires near Pegunungan Arfak, West Papua

Pegunungan Arfak 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 Pegunungan Arfak. Fires across West Papua concentrate in the southern savanna during the June–October dry season.

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Wind6 km/h S · gusts 11 km/h

Conditions shown are for West Papua.

Current fires in Pegunungan Arfak

No significant fires are currently detected in Pegunungan Arfak.

Regencies & cities — West Papua

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Wildfire season in Pegunungan Arfak

Fires across West Papua, which Pegunungan Arfak 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 Pegunungan Arfak fire map shows

This page lists only the fires detected inside Pegunungan Arfak itself, so it stays useful when the surrounding region is busy. Pegunungan Arfak is one of 11 regencies & cities in West Papua. It lies about 161 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

Are there wildfires in Pegunungan Arfak right now?

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

When is the wildfire season in Pegunungan Arfak?

Fires across West Papua, which Pegunungan Arfak belongs to, concentrate in the southern savanna during the June–October dry season.

Where in West Papua is Pegunungan Arfak?

Pegunungan Arfak lies about 161 km N of the centre of West Papua.

What area does the Pegunungan Arfak map cover?

It covers Pegunungan Arfak inside West Papua. Fires shown are those detected within its own boundary; use the region page for the wider picture.

Is the Pegunungan Arfak 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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