Wildfires in Aceh, Indonesia
Aceh is a province of Indonesia — Sumatra's rainforest and carbon-rich peatlands. This live map tracks every wildfire and satellite hotspot detected across Aceh, updated continuously from NASA satellite data and official national fire sources. Wildfires here peak in the June–October dry season, when peatland fires drive the regional haze, and are amplified in El Niño years. Its capital is Banda Aceh. Other main centres include Lhokseumawe, Langsa and Sabang.
Current fires in Aceh
No significant fires are currently detected in Aceh.
Main towns
Banda Aceh Lhokseumawe Langsa Sabang
Neighbouring regions
North Sumatra West Sumatra Riau Riau Islands Jambi Bengkulu South Sumatra Bangka Belitung Islands Lampung
Regencies & cities
Aceh Barat Aceh Barat Daya Aceh Besar Aceh Jaya Aceh Selatan Aceh Singkil Aceh Tamiang Aceh Tengah Aceh Tenggara Aceh Timur Aceh Utara Bener Meriah Bireuen Gayo Lues Kota Banda Aceh Kota Langsa Kota Lhokseumawe Kota Subulussalam Nagan Raya Pidie Pidie Jaya Simeulue
Wildfire season in Aceh
Wildfires across Aceh peak in the June–October dry season, when peatland fires drive the regional haze, and are amplified in El Niño years. 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 Aceh fire map shows
Every fire on this page is an automatic heat detection from NASA satellites (VIIRS and MODIS), grouped into fire events and updated continuously; where official national sources publish data, it is shown alongside. Aceh groups 22 regencies & cities; open any of them for its local map. Satellite detections are not verified on the ground — never use them for safety decisions, and always follow the emergency services (call 113).
Frequently asked questions
When is the wildfire season in Aceh?
Which places in Aceh does the map cover?
Where does the Aceh wildfire data come from?
Is the Aceh fire map official?
⚠️ 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.