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Wildfires near Kepulauan Yapen, Papua

Kepulauan Yapen is a regency / city in Papua, Indonesia — Papua's vast rainforest and the savanna of its south. The map shows wildfires and satellite hotspots detected in and around Kepulauan Yapen. Fires across Papua concentrate in the southern savanna during the June–October dry season.

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Conditions shown are for Papua.

Current fires in Kepulauan Yapen

No significant fires are currently detected in Kepulauan Yapen.

Regencies & cities — Papua

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Wildfire season in Kepulauan Yapen

Fires across Papua, which Kepulauan Yapen belongs to, concentrate in the southern savanna during the June–October dry season. Over the period recorded here, the busiest month in Papua 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 Yapen fire map shows

This page lists only the fires detected inside Kepulauan Yapen itself, so it stays useful when the surrounding region is busy. Kepulauan Yapen is one of 27 regencies & cities in Papua. It lies about 308 km NW of the centre of 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 Kepulauan Yapen right now?
No significant fires are currently detected inside Kepulauan Yapen. This page updates continuously as new satellite detections arrive.
When is the wildfire season in Kepulauan Yapen?
Fires across Papua, which Kepulauan Yapen belongs to, concentrate in the southern savanna during the June–October dry season.
Where in Papua is Kepulauan Yapen?
Kepulauan Yapen lies about 308 km NW of the centre of Papua.
What area does the Kepulauan Yapen map cover?
It covers Kepulauan Yapen inside Papua. Fires shown are those detected within its own boundary; use the region page for the wider picture.
Is the Kepulauan Yapen 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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