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Wildfires near Kota Palu, Central Sulawesi

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

Fire danger—
Active fires0
Wind2 km/h S · gusts 7 km/h

Conditions shown are for Central Sulawesi.

Current fires in Kota Palu

No significant fires are currently detected in Kota Palu.

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Wildfire season in Kota Palu

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

This page lists only the fires detected inside Kota Palu itself, so it stays useful when the surrounding region is busy. Kota Palu is one of 11 regencies & cities in Central Sulawesi. It lies about 167 km W of the centre of Central 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 Palu right now?
No significant fires are currently detected inside Kota Palu. This page updates continuously as new satellite detections arrive.
When is the wildfire season in Kota Palu?
Fires across Central Sulawesi, which Kota Palu belongs to, peak in the August–October dry season.
Where in Central Sulawesi is Kota Palu?
Kota Palu lies about 167 km W of the centre of Central Sulawesi.
What area does the Kota Palu map cover?
It covers Kota Palu inside Central Sulawesi. Fires shown are those detected within its own boundary; use the region page for the wider picture.
Is the Kota Palu 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.