Wildfires in La Rioja, Argentina
La Rioja is a province of Argentina — montane yungas cloud forest, dry Chaco and the puna. This live map tracks every wildfire and satellite hotspot detected across La Rioja, updated continuously from NASA satellite data and official national fire sources. Wildfires here peak in the long dry season, August to November, before the summer rains. Its capital is La Rioja. Other main centres include Chilecito.
Current fires in La Rioja
No significant fires are currently detected in La Rioja.
Main towns
La Rioja Chilecito
Neighbouring provinces
Wildfire season in La Rioja
Wildfires across La Rioja peak in the long dry season, August to November, before the summer rains. 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 La Rioja 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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Is the La Rioja 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.