Wildfires in Tumbes, Peru
Tumbes 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 Tumbes, 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 Tumbes. Other main centres include Zarumilla.
Current fires in Tumbes
No significant fires are currently detected in Tumbes.
Main towns
Tumbes Zarumilla
Neighbouring departments
Wildfire season in Tumbes
Wildfires across Tumbes 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 Tumbes 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
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Is the Tumbes 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.