Wildfires in West Sulawesi, Indonesia
West Sulawesi is a province of Indonesia — Sulawesi's hills, forests and farmland. This live map tracks every wildfire and satellite hotspot detected across West Sulawesi, updated continuously from NASA satellite data and official national fire sources. Wildfires here peak in the August–October dry season. Its capital is Mamuju. Other main centres include Majene and Polewali.
Current fires in West Sulawesi
No significant fires are currently detected in West Sulawesi.
Main towns
Neighbouring regions
North Sulawesi Gorontalo Central Sulawesi South Sulawesi Southeast Sulawesi
Regencies & cities
Majene Mamasa Mamuju Mamuju Tengah Mamuju Utara Polewali Mandar
Wildfire season in West Sulawesi
Wildfires across West Sulawesi peak in the August–October dry season. 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 West Sulawesi 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. West Sulawesi groups 6 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 West Sulawesi?
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Is the West Sulawesi 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.