Wildfires near Kota Pagar Alam, South Sumatra

Kota Pagar Alam 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 Kota Pagar Alam. 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.

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Conditions shown are for South Sumatra.

Current fires in Kota Pagar Alam

No significant fires are currently detected in Kota Pagar Alam.

Regencies & cities — South Sumatra

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Wildfire season in Kota Pagar Alam

Fires across South Sumatra, which Kota Pagar Alam 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 Kota Pagar Alam fire map shows

This page lists only the fires detected inside Kota Pagar Alam itself, so it stays useful when the surrounding region is busy. Kota Pagar Alam is one of 17 regencies & cities in South Sumatra. It lies about 120 km SW 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 Kota Pagar Alam right now?

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

When is the wildfire season in Kota Pagar Alam?

Fires across South Sumatra, which Kota Pagar Alam 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 Kota Pagar Alam?

Kota Pagar Alam lies about 120 km SW of the centre of South Sumatra.

What area does the Kota Pagar Alam map cover?

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

Is the Kota Pagar Alam 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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