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Wildfires near Bombana, Southeast Sulawesi

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

Fire danger—
Active fires1
Wind2 km/h N · gusts 5 km/h

Conditions shown are for Southeast Sulawesi.

Current fires in Bombana

Regencies & cities — Southeast Sulawesi

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Wildfire season in Bombana

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

This page lists only the fires detected inside Bombana itself, so it stays useful when the surrounding region is busy. Bombana is one of 16 regencies & cities in Southeast Sulawesi. It lies about 77 km S of the centre of Southeast 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 Bombana right now?
Fires are currently detected inside Bombana: Kolaka. Open any of them for its own page, map and detection history.
When is the wildfire season in Bombana?
Fires across Southeast Sulawesi, which Bombana belongs to, peak in the August–October dry season.
Where in Southeast Sulawesi is Bombana?
Bombana lies about 77 km S of the centre of Southeast Sulawesi.
What area does the Bombana map cover?
It covers Bombana inside Southeast Sulawesi. Fires shown are those detected within its own boundary; use the region page for the wider picture.
Is the Bombana 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.