Wildfires near Poso, Central Sulawesi
Poso 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 Poso. Fires across Central Sulawesi peak in the August–October dry season.
Conditions shown are for Central Sulawesi.
Current fires in Poso
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Wildfire season in Poso
Fires across Central Sulawesi, which Poso 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 Poso fire map shows
This page lists only the fires detected inside Poso itself, so it stays useful when the surrounding region is busy. Poso is one of 11 regencies & cities in Central Sulawesi. It lies about 142 km SW 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).
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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.