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Wildfires have been blazing through 
south-central Chile since Feb. 3, 2023.

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The region is experiencing a "mega drought" 
with a decade-long period of dry weather.

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NOAA satellites are monitoring the fires as hot and dry weather persists.

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As of Feb. 8, 231 fires have burned more than 741,315 acres of land,

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making it the second worst yar for acreage burned in Chile.

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The fires have also proven to be deadly, with 26 fatalities.

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GOES-16 and GOES-18 observed the movement of smoke from the fires

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in near-real time, while identifying new fires.

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The satellites also help determine a fire's size and temperature.

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NOAA-20 and Suomi NPP provide detailed information
 on fire conditions.

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The satellites can detect smaller and lower-temperature fires,

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and track wildfires in remote regions.

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Together, NOAA satellites provide critical and timely information 

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used by fire crews, first responders and air traffic controllers.

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Earth From Orbit: Fires in Chile

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