Wildfires in Chaco, Argentina
Chaco is a province of Argentina — marshes, the Misiones rainforest and the wetlands of the Paraná delta. This live map tracks every wildfire and satellite hotspot detected across Chaco, updated continuously from NASA satellite data and official national fire sources. Wildfires here grow in years when the river runs low, when island and delta wetland fires can burn for weeks and blanket the riverside cities in smoke. Its capital is Resistencia. Other main centres include Presidencia Roque Sáenz Peña.
Current fires in Chaco
No significant fires are currently detected in Chaco.
Main towns
Resistencia Presidencia Roque Sáenz Peña
Neighbouring provinces
Wildfire season in Chaco
Wildfires across Chaco grow in years when the river runs low, when island and delta wetland fires can burn for weeks and blanket the riverside cities in smoke. 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 Chaco 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
When is the wildfire season in Chaco?
Which places in Chaco does the map cover?
Where does the Chaco wildfire data come from?
Is the Chaco 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.