Wildfires near Kota Baubau, Southeast Sulawesi

Kota Baubau 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 Kota Baubau. Fires across Southeast Sulawesi peak in the August–October dry season.

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Conditions shown are for Southeast Sulawesi.

Current fires in Kota Baubau

No significant fires are currently detected in Kota Baubau.

Regencies & cities — Southeast Sulawesi

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Wildfire season in Kota Baubau

Fires across Southeast Sulawesi, which Kota Baubau 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 Kota Baubau fire map shows

This page lists only the fires detected inside Kota Baubau itself, so it stays useful when the surrounding region is busy. Kota Baubau is one of 16 regencies & cities in Southeast Sulawesi. It lies about 171 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 Kota Baubau right now?

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

When is the wildfire season in Kota Baubau?

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

Where in Southeast Sulawesi is Kota Baubau?

Kota Baubau lies about 171 km SE of the centre of Southeast Sulawesi.

What area does the Kota Baubau map cover?

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

Is the Kota Baubau 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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