Wildfires near Buton Utara, Southeast Sulawesi

Buton Utara 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 Buton Utara. Fires across Southeast Sulawesi peak in the August–October dry season.

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Conditions shown are for Southeast Sulawesi.

Current fires in Buton Utara

No significant fires are currently detected in Buton Utara.

Regencies & cities — Southeast Sulawesi

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Wildfire season in Buton Utara

Fires across Southeast Sulawesi, which Buton Utara 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 Buton Utara fire map shows

This page lists only the fires detected inside Buton Utara itself, so it stays useful when the surrounding region is busy. Buton Utara is one of 16 regencies & cities in Southeast Sulawesi. It lies about 135 km SE 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 Buton Utara right now?

No significant fires are currently detected inside Buton Utara. This page updates continuously as new satellite detections arrive.

When is the wildfire season in Buton Utara?

Fires across Southeast Sulawesi, which Buton Utara belongs to, peak in the August–October dry season.

Where in Southeast Sulawesi is Buton Utara?

Buton Utara lies about 135 km SE of the centre of Southeast Sulawesi.

What area does the Buton Utara map cover?

It covers Buton Utara inside Southeast Sulawesi. Fires shown are those detected within its own boundary; use the region page for the wider picture.

Is the Buton Utara 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.

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