Wildfires near Banyu Asin, South Sumatra

Banyu Asin is a regency / city in South Sumatra, Indonesia — Sumatra's rainforest and carbon-rich peatlands. The map shows wildfires and satellite hotspots detected in and around Banyu Asin. Fires across South Sumatra peak in the June–October dry season, when peatland fires drive the regional haze, and are amplified in El Niño years.

Fire danger—

Active fires18

Wind9 km/h E · gusts 17 km/h

Conditions shown are for South Sumatra.

Current fires in Banyu Asin

Regencies & cities — South Sumatra

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Wildfire season in Banyu Asin

Fires across South Sumatra, which Banyu Asin belongs to, peak in the June–October dry season, when peatland fires drive the regional haze, and are amplified in El Niño years. Over the period recorded here, the busiest month in South Sumatra 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 Banyu Asin fire map shows

This page lists only the fires detected inside Banyu Asin itself, so it stays useful when the surrounding region is busy. Banyu Asin is one of 17 regencies & cities in South Sumatra. It lies about 117 km NE of the centre of South Sumatra. 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 Banyu Asin right now?

Fires are currently detected inside Banyu Asin: Air Kumbang, Air Sugihan, Tungkal Ilir and South Sumatra. Open any of them for its own page, map and detection history.

When is the wildfire season in Banyu Asin?

Fires across South Sumatra, which Banyu Asin belongs to, peak in the June–October dry season, when peatland fires drive the regional haze, and are amplified in El Niño years.

Where in South Sumatra is Banyu Asin?

Banyu Asin lies about 117 km NE of the centre of South Sumatra.

What area does the Banyu Asin map cover?

It covers Banyu Asin inside South Sumatra. Fires shown are those detected within its own boundary; use the region page for the wider picture.

Is the Banyu Asin 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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