Wildfires near Kota Palembang, South Sumatra

Kota Palembang 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 Palembang. 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 Palembang

No significant fires are currently detected in Kota Palembang.

Regencies & cities — South Sumatra

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Wildfire season in Kota Palembang

Fires across South Sumatra, which Kota Palembang 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 Palembang fire map shows

This page lists only the fires detected inside Kota Palembang itself, so it stays useful when the surrounding region is busy. Kota Palembang is one of 17 regencies & cities in South Sumatra. It lies about 87 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 Kota Palembang right now?

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

When is the wildfire season in Kota Palembang?

Fires across South Sumatra, which Kota Palembang 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 Palembang?

Kota Palembang lies about 87 km NE of the centre of South Sumatra.

What area does the Kota Palembang map cover?

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

Is the Kota Palembang 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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