Wildfire map – Chile
Wildfires in Chile today: live map
Heat spots detected today in Chile
NASA satellites have detected 139 heat spots in Chile in the last 24 hours, across 20 regions. Updated at 19:01 (local time).
Antofagasta
67- Antofagasta 28.9 MW 17/10 18:45 UTC
- Antofagasta 28.8 MW 17/10 18:47 UTC
- Antofagasta 26.8 MW 17/10 18:47 UTC
- Antofagasta 22.2 MW 17/10 18:47 UTC
- Antofagasta 20.1 MW 17/10 18:45 UTC
+62 more hotspots in this region
Oruro
20- Oruro 221.6 MW 17/10 17:52 UTC
- Oruro 56.7 MW 17/10 18:47 UTC
- Corque 27.6 MW 17/10 05:23 UTC
- Oruro 22.9 MW 17/10 17:52 UTC
- Oruro 19.4 MW 17/10 18:28 UTC
+15 more hotspots in this region
Tarapacá
9- Tarapacá 13.8 MW 17/10 18:47 UTC
- Tarapacá 8.5 MW 17/10 18:47 UTC
- Tarapacá 5.5 MW 17/10 18:47 UTC
- Tarapacá 4.1 MW 17/10 18:47 UTC
- Tarapacá 3.5 MW 17/10 18:47 UTC
+4 more hotspots in this region
Biobío
7- Biobío 19.0 MW 17/10 18:43 UTC
- Biobío 10.2 MW 17/10 18:43 UTC
- Biobío 7.0 MW 17/10 13:23 UTC
- Biobío 5.3 MW 17/10 06:25 UTC
- Biobío 5.3 MW 17/10 20:04 UTC
+2 more hotspots in this region
Potosí
5- Potosí 9.0 MW 17/10 17:52 UTC
- Potosí 8.4 MW 17/10 17:52 UTC
- Municipio San Antonio de Esmoruco 4.9 MW 17/10 18:47 UTC
- Potosí 3.7 MW 17/10 18:47 UTC
- Municipio Uncía 3.3 MW 17/10 18:28 UTC
Cochabamba
4- Arque 11.0 MW 17/10 17:52 UTC
- Cochabamba 10.8 MW 17/10 18:47 UTC
- Bolívar 6.0 MW 17/10 18:28 UTC
- Cochabamba 3.7 MW 17/10 18:47 UTC
Maule
4- Maule 11.6 MW 17/10 13:23 UTC
- Maule 5.3 MW 17/10 18:43 UTC
- Maule 3.9 MW 17/10 18:43 UTC
- Maule 3.8 MW 17/10 18:24 UTC
Ñuble
3- Ñuble 8.3 MW 17/10 05:25 UTC
- Ñuble 4.5 MW 17/10 18:43 UTC
- Ñuble 3.0 MW 17/10 04:44 UTC
Mendoza
3- Mendoza 8.4 MW 17/10 17:45 UTC
- Mendoza 5.6 MW 17/10 17:45 UTC
- Mendoza 3.5 MW 17/10 17:45 UTC
Valparaíso
3- Valparaíso 8.6 MW 17/10 13:23 UTC
- Valparaíso 5.1 MW 17/10 18:43 UTC
- Valparaíso 4.5 MW 17/10 18:43 UTC
Arica y Parinacota
3- Arica y Parinacota 12.7 MW 17/10 18:47 UTC
- Arica y Parinacota 6.4 MW 17/10 18:47 UTC
- Arica y Parinacota 4.0 MW 17/10 18:28 UTC
Neuquén
2- Municipio de Senillosa 14.5 MW 17/10 18:24 UTC
- Neuquén 3.9 MW 17/10 04:44 UTC
La Paz
2- La Paz 5.3 MW 17/10 18:47 UTC
- La Paz 3.0 MW 17/10 18:47 UTC
Metropolitana de Santiago
1- Metropolitana de Santiago 9.2 MW 17/10 17:47 UTC
Atacama
1- Atacama 5.3 MW 17/10 17:49 UTC
NASA FIRMS data (VIIRS/MODIS). Detections may include agricultural burning or industrial sources; for official information check each country's civil protection authorities.
Frequently asked questions – Wildfires in Chile, real-time map
On this page you'll find answers about wildfires today, the Chile wildfire map, NASA FIRMS (VIIRS/MODIS) data, FRP and detection confidence.
How do I read the real-time wildfire map?
Each point (hotspot) represents a thermal anomaly detected by satellites. From the filters panel you can select the time range (up to 5 days), the confidence level (low, medium, high) and the FRP threshold.
What is the difference between VIIRS and MODIS?
VIIRS (NOAA-20 and Suomi NPP) has a resolution of ~375 m and allows more precise locations; MODIS operates at ~1 km and offers broad historical coverage.
What is FRP (Fire Radiative Power)?
FRP measures the energy radiated by the fire (MW). High values indicate intense fires; low values may correspond to smaller sources.
What does the confidence level mean?
It is a confidence indicator: "high" = higher probability of a real fire; "low" = greater uncertainty. Filtering by "high" reduces false positives.
Source and frequency of the data
The data comes from NASA FIRMS. Updates depend on the orbital passes and atmospheric conditions. The page updates automatically.
Searching by region (quick guide)
The map covers the whole national territory. Use zoom and pan to focus on an area. Regions covered:
- Valparaíso
- Biobío
- Maule
- O'Higgins
- Araucanía
- Los Lagos
- Metropolitana
- Coquimbo
- Ñuble
- Los Ríos
- Atacama
- Aysén
Prevention and behaviour
Avoid burning during dry seasons; do not throw away cigarette butts; keep your property's perimeter clear. If you see smoke or flames, do not approach and contact the authorities.
Using it from a smartphone
The site is optimised for mobile. You can "Add to Home Screen" for quick access.
⚠️ Official channels – Chile
For official information on wildfires, see:
⚠️ Disclaimer
This site is an informational tool based on third-party data (NASA FIRMS, OSM) subject to delays and limitations. It does not constitute an official alerting system. For emergencies, refer to the official channels of CONAF.
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