Wildfires in North Sulawesi, Indonesia
North Sulawesi is a province of Indonesia — Sulawesi's hills, forests and farmland. This live map tracks every wildfire and satellite hotspot detected across North Sulawesi, updated continuously from NASA satellite data and official national fire sources. Wildfires here peak in the August–October dry season. Its capital is Manado. Other main centres include Bitung, Tomohon and Kotamobagu.
Current fires in North Sulawesi
Main towns
Manado Bitung Tomohon Kotamobagu
Neighbouring regions
Gorontalo Central Sulawesi West Sulawesi South Sulawesi Southeast Sulawesi
Regencies & cities
Bolaang Mongondow Bolaang Mongondow Selatan Bolaang Mongondow Timur Bolaang Mongondow Utara Kepulauan Sangihe Kepulauan Talaud Kota Kotamobagu Kota Manado Kota Tomohon Minahasa Minahasa Selatan Minahasa Tenggara Minahasa Utara Siau Tagulandang Biaro
Wildfire season in North Sulawesi
Wildfires across North Sulawesi peak in the August–October dry season. 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 North Sulawesi fire map shows
Every fire on this page is an automatic heat detection from NASA satellites (VIIRS and MODIS), grouped into fire events and updated continuously; where official national sources publish data, it is shown alongside. North Sulawesi groups 14 regencies & cities; open any of them for its local map. Satellite detections are not verified on the ground — never use them for safety decisions, and always follow the emergency services (call 113).
Frequently asked questions
When is the wildfire season in North Sulawesi?
Which places in North Sulawesi does the map cover?
Where does the North Sulawesi wildfire data come from?
Is the North Sulawesi fire map official?
⚠️ 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.