9
Extreme
Wildfire Risk in Santiago, Chile
Risk Level: Extreme — Score 9/10
Risk: 9Historical: 10
Key Risk Factors
- High risk rating for Santiago based on ThinkHazard (Wildfire)
- Frequent historical activity recorded in proximity
- High recent activity — multiple events in the last 12 months
- Wildland-urban interface or high fire weather risk
Peak season: June-November
Last significant event: Wildfire - E of Santiago, Región Metropolitana de Santiago, Chile (2025-12-30) — 176 people exposed
Highest Risk Cities for Wildfires
Santiago is not in the top 10 for wildfire risk among tracked cities.
How Santiago Compares
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Notable Wildfire Events Near Santiago
Fires - Santiago, Chile
December 7, 2017 — ADVISORY
Impact data not available
Wildfire - E of Santiago, Región Metropolitana de Santiago, Chile
December 29, 2025 — WARNING
176 people exposed; $132M capital exposed
Wildfire - E of Santiago, Región Metropolitana de Santiago, Chile
December 29, 2025 — WARNING
176 people exposed; $132M capital exposed
Wildfire - Lo Barnechea, Chile
November 9, 2016 — WARNING
Impact data not available
Wildfire - Colina, Chile
November 25, 2024 — WARNING
33,800 people exposed; $2,022M capital exposed
Wildfire Preparedness Tips
- 1.Create defensible space around your home — clear brush within 30 feet
- 2.Use fire-resistant building materials for roofing and siding
- 3.Keep an evacuation go-bag packed and ready
- 4.Sign up for local emergency alerts and evacuation notifications
- 5.Know at least two evacuation routes from your area
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Score: 0/10
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Score: 1/10
Extreme Heat Risk in Santiago
Score: 9/10
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Score: 9/10
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Score: 0/10
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Score: 0/10
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Score: 1/10
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Score: 9/10
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Score: 9/10
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