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Wildfires in Moquegua, Peru

Moquegua 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 Moquegua, 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 Moquegua. Other main centres include Ilo.

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Current fires in Moquegua

No significant fires are currently detected in Moquegua.

Main towns

Moquegua Ilo

Neighbouring departments

Tumbes Piura Lambayeque La Libertad Lima Callao Ica Tacna

Wildfire season in Moquegua

Wildfires across Moquegua 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 Moquegua 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 Moquegua?
Wildfires across Moquegua are uncommon given the sparse vegetation; most hotspots are agricultural residue burning in the valleys.
Which places in Moquegua does the map cover?
It covers all of Moquegua, from Moquegua and Ilo.
Where does the Moquegua wildfire data come from?
From NASA FIRMS satellite hotspots (VIIRS and MODIS sensors) together with official national fire and fire-danger sources, updated continuously.
Is the Moquegua fire map official?
No. It republishes public satellite and official data and is not an emergency-warning service. In an emergency call 116.

⚠️ 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.