Wildfires in Bengkulu, Indonesia
Bengkulu is a province of Indonesia — Sumatra's rainforest and carbon-rich peatlands. This live map tracks every wildfire and satellite hotspot detected across Bengkulu, 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 Bengkulu. Other main centres include Curup and Manna.
Current fires in Bengkulu
No significant fires are currently detected in Bengkulu.
Main towns
Bengkulu Curup Manna
Neighbouring regions
Aceh North Sumatra West Sumatra Riau Riau Islands Jambi South Sumatra Bangka Belitung Islands Lampung
Regencies & cities
Bengkulu Selatan Bengkulu Tengah Bengkulu Utara Kaur Kepahiang Kota Bengkulu Lebong Mukomuko Rejang Lebong Seluma
Wildfire season in Bengkulu
Wildfires across Bengkulu 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 Bengkulu 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. Bengkulu groups 10 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 Bengkulu?
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Where does the Bengkulu wildfire data come from?
Is the Bengkulu 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.