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Fire near Chimbote
Status: ✓ Confirmed
This fire is confirmed by repeated, intense satellite detections (or by official information).
⚠️ 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.
Where
Chimbote · Áncash
First detected12 Sep 2026 18:09 UTC
Last detected12 Sep 2026 19:28 UTC
Satellite detections6
Peak intensity29 MW
Active days1
Satellite detections — 6
| Time | Intensity (MW) | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 12 Sep 2026 19:28 UTC | 14 | firms |
| 12 Sep 2026 19:28 UTC | 29 | firms |
| 12 Sep 2026 19:28 UTC | 13 | firms |
| 12 Sep 2026 18:09 UTC | 12 | firms |
| 12 Sep 2026 18:09 UTC | 18 | firms |
| 12 Sep 2026 18:09 UTC | 23 | firms |
Official & data sources
SERFOR — forest fire situation ↗ NASA FIRMS active-fire data ↗ Peru Forest Service (SERFOR) & Civil Defence (INDECI) ↗