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wildfire 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

1
FEMA: 9Historical: 10
2
FEMA: 9Historical: 8
3
FEMA: 9Historical: 10
4
Risk: 9Historical: 1
5
Risk: 9Historical: 0
6
Risk: 9Historical: 0
7
Risk: 9Historical: 0
8
Risk: 9Historical: 0
9
Risk: 9Historical: 0
10
Risk: 9Historical: 0
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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