Wildfires in Loreto, Peru
Loreto is a department of Peru — the Amazon rainforest and its agricultural frontier. This live map tracks every wildfire and satellite hotspot detected across Loreto, updated continuously from NASA satellite data and official national fire sources. Wildfires here peak in the August–October dry season, tied to deforestation and land clearing. Its capital is Iquitos. Other main centres include Yurimaguas and Nauta.
Current fires in Loreto
No significant fires are currently detected in Loreto.
Main towns
Iquitos Yurimaguas Nauta
Neighbouring departments
Wildfire season in Loreto
Wildfires across Loreto peak in the August–October dry season, tied to deforestation and land clearing. 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 Loreto 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 Loreto?
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Is the Loreto 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.