Wildfires in San Juan, Argentina
San Juan is a province of Argentina — arid monte scrub, irrigated oases and the Andean foothills. This live map tracks every wildfire and satellite hotspot detected across San Juan, updated continuously from NASA satellite data and official national fire sources. Wildfires here increase in the dry summer, between November and February, driven by the zonda wind. Its capital is San Juan. Other main centres include Rawson and Chimbas.
Current fires in San Juan
No significant fires are currently detected in San Juan.
Main towns
San Juan Rawson Chimbas
Neighbouring provinces
Wildfire season in San Juan
Wildfires across San Juan increase in the dry summer, between November and February, driven by the zonda wind. 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 San Juan 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 San Juan?
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Where does the San Juan wildfire data come from?
Is the San Juan 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.