Wildfires in Santiago Metropolitan, Chile
Santiago Metropolitan is a region of Chile — the Mediterranean scrub of the central valley and extensive pine and eucalyptus plantations. This live map tracks every wildfire and satellite hotspot detected across Santiago Metropolitan, updated continuously from NASA satellite data and official national fire sources. Wildfires here peak in the hot, dry summer from December to March, worsened by the megadrought and by the continuous fuel of the plantations. Its capital is Santiago. Other main centres include Puente Alto and Maipú.
Current fires in Santiago Metropolitan
No significant fires are currently detected in Santiago Metropolitan.
Main towns
Santiago Puente Alto Maipú
Neighbouring regions
Wildfire season in Santiago Metropolitan
Wildfires across Santiago Metropolitan peak in the hot, dry summer from December to March, worsened by the megadrought and by the continuous fuel of the plantations. 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 Santiago Metropolitan 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 Santiago Metropolitan 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.