Wildfires near Fortul, Arauca
Fortul is a municipality in Arauca, Colombia — the Orinoco savannas (los Llanos) and gallery forest. The map shows wildfires and satellite hotspots detected in and around Fortul. Fires across Arauca peak in the December–March dry season, when the savanna grasses cure and burn easily.
Conditions shown are for Arauca.
Current fires in Fortul
No significant fires are currently detected in Fortul.
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Wildfire season in Fortul
Fires across Arauca, which Fortul belongs to, peak in the December–March dry season, when the savanna grasses cure and burn easily. Over the period recorded here, the busiest month in Arauca has been September. 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 Fortul fire map shows
This page lists only the fires detected inside Fortul itself, so it stays useful when the surrounding region is busy. Fortul is one of 7 municipalities in Arauca. It lies about 79 km W of the centre of Arauca. Detections come from NASA satellites and are not verified on the ground — never use them for safety decisions, and always follow the emergency services (call 123).
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⚠️ 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, gas flares, sun glint) or miss small or cloud-covered fires. Do not use this map for safety decisions; always follow official emergency sources.