Wildfires in Cochabamba, Bolivia
Cochabamba is a department of Bolivia — the inter-Andean valleys, dry montane forest and highland farmland. This live map tracks every wildfire and satellite hotspot detected across Cochabamba, updated continuously from NASA satellite data and official national fire sources. Wildfires here increase from July to October, when agricultural clearing coincides with the driest days of the year. Its capital is Cochabamba. Other main centres include Quillacollo and Sacaba.
Current fires in Cochabamba
No significant fires are currently detected in Cochabamba.
Main towns
Cochabamba Quillacollo Sacaba
Neighbouring departments
Wildfire season in Cochabamba
Wildfires across Cochabamba increase from July to October, when agricultural clearing coincides with the driest days of the year. 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 Cochabamba 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 119).
Frequently asked questions
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Is the Cochabamba 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 / chaqueo) or miss small or cloud-covered fires. Do not use this map for safety decisions; always follow official sources.