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Wildfires near Barru, South Sulawesi

Barru is a regency / city in South Sulawesi, Indonesia — Sulawesi's hills, forests and farmland. The map shows wildfires and satellite hotspots detected in and around Barru. Fires across South Sulawesi peak in the August–October dry season.

Fire danger—
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Wind5 km/h NE · gusts 10 km/h

Conditions shown are for South Sulawesi.

Current fires in Barru

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Wildfire season in Barru

Fires across South Sulawesi, which Barru belongs to, peak in the August–October dry season. Over the period recorded here, the busiest month in South Sulawesi 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 Barru fire map shows

This page lists only the fires detected inside Barru itself, so it stays useful when the surrounding region is busy. Barru is one of 24 regencies & cities in South Sulawesi. It lies about 65 km SW of the centre of South 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

Are there wildfires in Barru right now?
Fires are currently detected inside Barru: South Sulawesi. Open any of them for its own page, map and detection history.
When is the wildfire season in Barru?
Fires across South Sulawesi, which Barru belongs to, peak in the August–October dry season.
Where in South Sulawesi is Barru?
Barru lies about 65 km SW of the centre of South Sulawesi.
What area does the Barru map cover?
It covers Barru inside South Sulawesi. Fires shown are those detected within its own boundary; use the region page for the wider picture.
Is the Barru 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.