Wildfires in Tarapacá, Chile
Tarapacá is a region of Chile — the Atacama desert, the altiplano and its ravine oases. This live map tracks every wildfire and satellite hotspot detected across Tarapacá, updated continuously from NASA satellite data and official national fire sources. Wildfires here are very rare here: there is almost no continuous vegetation for fire to spread through. Its capital is Iquique. Other main centres include Alto Hospicio and Pozo Almonte.
Current fires in Tarapacá
No significant fires are currently detected in Tarapacá.
Main towns
Iquique Alto Hospicio Pozo Almonte
Neighbouring regions
Wildfire season in Tarapacá
Wildfires across Tarapacá are very rare here: there is almost no continuous vegetation for fire to spread through. 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 Tarapacá 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 Tarapacá?
Which places in Tarapacá does the map cover?
Where does the Tarapacá wildfire data come from?
Is the Tarapacá 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.