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Wildfires near Pegunungan Bintang, Papua

Pegunungan Bintang 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 Pegunungan Bintang. 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 Pegunungan Bintang

No significant fires are currently detected in Pegunungan Bintang.

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Wildfire season in Pegunungan Bintang

Fires across Papua, which Pegunungan Bintang 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 Pegunungan Bintang fire map shows

This page lists only the fires detected inside Pegunungan Bintang itself, so it stays useful when the surrounding region is busy. Pegunungan Bintang is one of 27 regencies & cities in Papua. It lies about 254 km E 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 Pegunungan Bintang right now?
No significant fires are currently detected inside Pegunungan Bintang. This page updates continuously as new satellite detections arrive.
When is the wildfire season in Pegunungan Bintang?
Fires across Papua, which Pegunungan Bintang belongs to, concentrate in the southern savanna during the June–October dry season.
Where in Papua is Pegunungan Bintang?
Pegunungan Bintang lies about 254 km E of the centre of Papua.
What area does the Pegunungan Bintang map cover?
It covers Pegunungan Bintang inside Papua. Fires shown are those detected within its own boundary; use the region page for the wider picture.
Is the Pegunungan Bintang 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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