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Wildfires near Kota Tanjung Balai, North Sumatra

Kota Tanjung Balai 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 Tanjung Balai. 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.

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Active fires0
Wind1 km/h SW · gusts 7 km/h

Conditions shown are for North Sumatra.

Current fires in Kota Tanjung Balai

No significant fires are currently detected in Kota Tanjung Balai.

Regencies & cities — North Sumatra

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Wildfire season in Kota Tanjung Balai

Fires across North Sumatra, which Kota Tanjung Balai 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 Tanjung Balai fire map shows

This page lists only the fires detected inside Kota Tanjung Balai itself, so it stays useful when the surrounding region is busy. Kota Tanjung Balai is one of 33 regencies & cities in North Sumatra. It lies about 117 km NE 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 Tanjung Balai right now?
No significant fires are currently detected inside Kota Tanjung Balai. This page updates continuously as new satellite detections arrive.
When is the wildfire season in Kota Tanjung Balai?
Fires across North Sumatra, which Kota Tanjung Balai 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 Tanjung Balai?
Kota Tanjung Balai lies about 117 km NE of the centre of North Sumatra.
What area does the Kota Tanjung Balai map cover?
It covers Kota Tanjung Balai inside North Sumatra. Fires shown are those detected within its own boundary; use the region page for the wider picture.
Is the Kota Tanjung Balai 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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