Wildfires in Lima, Peru
Lima is a department of Peru — the coastal desert, its irrigated valleys and seasonal lomas. This live map tracks every wildfire and satellite hotspot detected across Lima, updated continuously from NASA satellite data and official national fire sources. Wildfires here are uncommon given the sparse vegetation; most hotspots are agricultural residue burning in the valleys. Its capital is Lima. Other main centres include Huacho, Cañete and Barranca.
Current fires in Lima
No significant fires are currently detected in Lima.
Main towns
Lima Huacho Cañete Barranca
Neighbouring departments
Tumbes Piura Lambayeque La Libertad Callao Ica Moquegua Tacna
Wildfire season in Lima
Wildfires across Lima are uncommon given the sparse vegetation; most hotspots are agricultural residue burning in the valleys. 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 Lima 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 116).
Frequently asked questions
When is the wildfire season in Lima?
Which places in Lima does the map cover?
Where does the Lima wildfire data come from?
Is the Lima 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) or miss small or cloud-covered fires. Do not use this map for safety decisions; always follow official sources.