Wildfires near Polewali Mandar, West Sulawesi
Polewali Mandar is a regency / city in West Sulawesi, Indonesia — Sulawesi's hills, forests and farmland. The map shows wildfires and satellite hotspots detected in and around Polewali Mandar. Fires across West Sulawesi peak in the August–October dry season.
Conditions shown are for West Sulawesi.
Current fires in Polewali Mandar
No significant fires are currently detected in Polewali Mandar.
Regencies & cities — West Sulawesi
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Wildfire season in Polewali Mandar
Fires across West Sulawesi, which Polewali Mandar belongs to, peak in the August–October dry season. Over the period recorded here, the busiest month in West Sulawesi 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 Polewali Mandar fire map shows
This page lists only the fires detected inside Polewali Mandar itself, so it stays useful when the surrounding region is busy. Polewali Mandar is one of 6 regencies & cities in West Sulawesi. It lies about 92 km S of the centre of West Sulawesi. 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.