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Wildfires near Kota Gunungsitoli, North Sumatra

Kota Gunungsitoli is a regency / city in North Sumatra, Indonesia — Sumatra's rainforest and carbon-rich peatlands. The map shows wildfires and satellite hotspots detected in and around Kota Gunungsitoli. Fires across North 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 fires0
Wind1 km/h SW · gusts 7 km/h

Conditions shown are for North Sumatra.

Current fires in Kota Gunungsitoli

No significant fires are currently detected in Kota Gunungsitoli.

Regencies & cities — North Sumatra

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Wildfire season in Kota Gunungsitoli

Fires across North Sumatra, which Kota Gunungsitoli 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 North 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 Gunungsitoli fire map shows

This page lists only the fires detected inside Kota Gunungsitoli itself, so it stays useful when the surrounding region is busy. Kota Gunungsitoli is one of 33 regencies & cities in North Sumatra. It lies about 196 km SW of the centre of North 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 Gunungsitoli right now?
No significant fires are currently detected inside Kota Gunungsitoli. This page updates continuously as new satellite detections arrive.
When is the wildfire season in Kota Gunungsitoli?
Fires across North Sumatra, which Kota Gunungsitoli 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 North Sumatra is Kota Gunungsitoli?
Kota Gunungsitoli lies about 196 km SW of the centre of North Sumatra.
What area does the Kota Gunungsitoli map cover?
It covers Kota Gunungsitoli inside North Sumatra. Fires shown are those detected within its own boundary; use the region page for the wider picture.
Is the Kota Gunungsitoli 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.