Wildfires in Banten, Indonesia
Banten is a province of Indonesia — Java's farmland, teak forests and volcanic uplands. This live map tracks every wildfire and satellite hotspot detected across Banten, updated continuously from NASA satellite data and official national fire sources. Wildfires here peak in the August–October dry season, mostly on farmland, grassland and mountain slopes. Its capital is Serang. Other main centres include Tangerang, Cilegon and Tangerang Selatan.
Current fires in Banten
No significant fires are currently detected in Banten.
Main towns
Neighbouring regions
Regencies & cities
Kota Cilegon Kota Serang Kota Tangerang Kota Tangerang Selatan Lebak Pandeglang Serang Tangerang
Wildfire season in Banten
Wildfires across Banten peak in the August–October dry season, mostly on farmland, grassland and mountain slopes. 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 Banten 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. Banten groups 8 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 Banten?
Which places in Banten does the map cover?
Where does the Banten wildfire data come from?
Is the Banten 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.