Wildfires near Kota Pekanbaru, Riau

Kota Pekanbaru is a regency / city in Riau, Indonesia — Sumatra's rainforest and carbon-rich peatlands. The map shows wildfires and satellite hotspots detected in and around Kota Pekanbaru. Fires across Riau peak in the June–October dry season, when peatland fires drive the regional haze, and are amplified in El Niño years.

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Conditions shown are for Riau.

Current fires in Kota Pekanbaru

No significant fires are currently detected in Kota Pekanbaru.

Regencies & cities — Riau

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Wildfire season in Kota Pekanbaru

Fires across Riau, which Kota Pekanbaru belongs to, peak in the June–October dry season, when peatland fires drive the regional haze, and are amplified in El Niño years. Over the period recorded here, the busiest month in Riau 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 Kota Pekanbaru fire map shows

This page lists only the fires detected inside Kota Pekanbaru itself, so it stays useful when the surrounding region is busy. Kota Pekanbaru is one of 12 regencies & cities in Riau. It lies about 62 km NW of the centre of Riau. 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 Kota Pekanbaru right now?

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

When is the wildfire season in Kota Pekanbaru?

Fires across Riau, which Kota Pekanbaru belongs to, peak in the June–October dry season, when peatland fires drive the regional haze, and are amplified in El Niño years.

Where in Riau is Kota Pekanbaru?

Kota Pekanbaru lies about 62 km NW of the centre of Riau.

What area does the Kota Pekanbaru map cover?

It covers Kota Pekanbaru inside Riau. Fires shown are those detected within its own boundary; use the region page for the wider picture.

Is the Kota Pekanbaru 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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