Wildfires in Central Sulawesi, Indonesia
Central Sulawesi is a province of Indonesia — Sulawesi's hills, forests and farmland. This live map tracks every wildfire and satellite hotspot detected across Central Sulawesi, updated continuously from NASA satellite data and official national fire sources. Wildfires here peak in the August–October dry season. Its capital is Palu. Other main centres include Poso, Luwuk and Tolitoli.
Current fires in Central Sulawesi
Main towns
Neighbouring regions
North Sulawesi Gorontalo West Sulawesi South Sulawesi Southeast Sulawesi
Regencies & cities
Banggai Banggai Kepulauan Banggai Laut Buol Donggala Kota Palu Morowali Morowali Utara Poso Sigi Tojo Una-Una
Wildfire season in Central Sulawesi
Wildfires across Central 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 Central 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. Central Sulawesi groups 11 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 Central Sulawesi?
Which places in Central Sulawesi does the map cover?
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Is the Central 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.