Wildfires in Salta, Argentina
Salta 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 Salta, 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 Salta. Other main centres include Tartagal and Orán.
Current fires in Salta
Main towns
Salta Tartagal Orán
Neighbouring provinces
Wildfire season in Salta
Wildfires across Salta 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 Salta 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 Salta?
Which places in Salta does the map cover?
Where does the Salta wildfire data come from?
Is the Salta 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.