Wildfires in West Sumatra, Indonesia
West Sumatra is a province of Indonesia — Sumatra's rainforest and carbon-rich peatlands. This live map tracks every wildfire and satellite hotspot detected across West Sumatra, 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 Padang. Other main centres include Bukittinggi, Payakumbuh and Pariaman.
Current fires in West Sumatra
No significant fires are currently detected in West Sumatra.
Main towns
Neighbouring regions
Aceh North Sumatra Riau Riau Islands Jambi Bengkulu South Sumatra Bangka Belitung Islands Lampung
Regencies & cities
Agam Dharmasraya Kepulauan Mentawai Kota Bukittinggi Kota Padang Kota Padang Panjang Kota Pariaman Kota Payakumbuh Kota Sawah Lunto Kota Solok Lima Puluh Kota Padang Pariaman Pasaman Pasaman Barat Pesisir Selatan Sijunjung Solok Solok Selatan Tanah Datar
Wildfire season in West Sumatra
Wildfires across West Sumatra 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 West Sumatra 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 Sumatra groups 19 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 Sumatra?
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Where does the West Sumatra wildfire data come from?
Is the West Sumatra 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.