Wildfires in Biobío, Chile
Biobío is a region of Chile — temperate native forest, commercial plantations and farming valleys. This live map tracks every wildfire and satellite hotspot detected across Biobío, updated continuously from NASA satellite data and official national fire sources. Wildfires here concentrate between January and March; this is where the country largest forest fires have been recorded. Its capital is Concepción. Other main centres include Los Ángeles and Talcahuano.
Current fires in Biobío
No significant fires are currently detected in Biobío.
Main towns
Concepción Los Ángeles Talcahuano
Neighbouring regions
Wildfire season in Biobío
Wildfires across Biobío concentrate between January and March; this is where the country largest forest fires have been recorded. 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 Biobío 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 130).
Frequently asked questions
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Is the Biobío fire map official?
⚠️ The fires shown are automatic satellite heat detections from NASA FIRMS, augmented with CONAF official information where available. Satellite detections are not verified on the ground and are not 100% accurate — they can include false alarms (industrial heat, burn-offs) or miss small or cloud-covered fires. Do not use this map for safety decisions; always follow official sources.