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Wildfires near Kota Makassar, South Sulawesi

Kota Makassar 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 Kota Makassar. Fires across South Sulawesi peak in the August–October dry season.

Fire danger—
Active fires0
Wind5 km/h NE · gusts 10 km/h

Conditions shown are for South Sulawesi.

Current fires in Kota Makassar

No significant fires are currently detected in Kota Makassar.

Regencies & cities — South Sulawesi

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Wildfire season in Kota Makassar

Fires across South Sulawesi, which Kota Makassar 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 Kota Makassar fire map shows

This page lists only the fires detected inside Kota Makassar itself, so it stays useful when the surrounding region is busy. Kota Makassar is one of 24 regencies & cities in South Sulawesi. It lies about 141 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 Kota Makassar right now?
No significant fires are currently detected inside Kota Makassar. This page updates continuously as new satellite detections arrive.
When is the wildfire season in Kota Makassar?
Fires across South Sulawesi, which Kota Makassar belongs to, peak in the August–October dry season.
Where in South Sulawesi is Kota Makassar?
Kota Makassar lies about 141 km SW of the centre of South Sulawesi.
What area does the Kota Makassar map cover?
It covers Kota Makassar inside South Sulawesi. Fires shown are those detected within its own boundary; use the region page for the wider picture.
Is the Kota Makassar 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.