Wildfires in Magallanes, Chile
Magallanes is a region of Chile — Patagonian steppe, lenga forest and the icefields. This live map tracks every wildfire and satellite hotspot detected across Magallanes, updated continuously from NASA satellite data and official national fire sources. Wildfires here are less frequent, but the persistent wind can drive a steppe or lenga-forest fire quickly during the summer. Its capital is Punta Arenas. Other main centres include Puerto Natales and Porvenir.
Current fires in Magallanes
No significant fires are currently detected in Magallanes.
Main towns
Punta Arenas Puerto Natales Porvenir
Neighbouring regions
Wildfire season in Magallanes
Wildfires across Magallanes are less frequent, but the persistent wind can drive a steppe or lenga-forest fire quickly during the summer. 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 Magallanes 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
When is the wildfire season in Magallanes?
Which places in Magallanes does the map cover?
Where does the Magallanes wildfire data come from?
Is the Magallanes 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.