Wildfires in Oruro, Bolivia
Oruro is a department of Bolivia — the Andean altiplano, puna grassland and salt flats. This live map tracks every wildfire and satellite hotspot detected across Oruro, updated continuously from NASA satellite data and official national fire sources. Wildfires here are limited by the sparse vegetation, though pasture burning at the end of the dry season produces hotspots from August to October. Its capital is Oruro. Other main centres include Huanuni and Challapata.
Current fires in Oruro
No significant fires are currently detected in Oruro.
Main towns
Oruro Huanuni Challapata
Neighbouring departments
Wildfire season in Oruro
Wildfires across Oruro are limited by the sparse vegetation, though pasture burning at the end of the dry season produces hotspots from August to October. 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 Oruro 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 Oruro 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.