Wildfires in Buenos Aires, Argentina
Buenos Aires is a province of Argentina — the Pampas plain, with grassland and some of the country most extensive farmland. This live map tracks every wildfire and satellite hotspot detected across Buenos Aires, updated continuously from NASA satellite data and official national fire sources. Wildfires here concentrate in spring and summer, when dry grassland and crop stubble burn easily. Its capital is La Plata. Other main centres include Mar del Plata, Bahía Blanca and Tandil.
Current fires in Buenos Aires
No significant fires are currently detected in Buenos Aires.
Main towns
La Plata Mar del Plata Bahía Blanca Tandil
Neighbouring provinces
Wildfire season in Buenos Aires
Wildfires across Buenos Aires concentrate in spring and summer, when dry grassland and crop stubble burn easily. 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 Buenos Aires 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. Satellite detections are not verified on the ground — never use them for safety decisions, and always follow the emergency services (call 100).
Frequently asked questions
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Where does the Buenos Aires wildfire data come from?
Is the Buenos Aires 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, agricultural burning) or miss small or cloud-covered fires. Do not use this map for safety decisions; always follow official sources.