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Wildfires near Saravena, Arauca

Saravena 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 Saravena. Fires across Arauca peak in the December–March dry season, when the savanna grasses cure and burn easily.

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Active fires0
Wind8 km/h SE · gusts 17 km/h

Conditions shown are for Arauca.

Current fires in Saravena

No significant fires are currently detected in Saravena.

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Wildfire season in Saravena

Fires across Arauca, which Saravena 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 Saravena fire map shows

This page lists only the fires detected inside Saravena itself, so it stays useful when the surrounding region is busy. Saravena is one of 7 municipalities in Arauca. It lies about 103 km NW 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).

Frequently asked questions

Are there wildfires in Saravena right now?
No significant fires are currently detected inside Saravena. This page updates continuously as new satellite detections arrive.
When is the wildfire season in Saravena?
Fires across Arauca, which Saravena belongs to, peak in the December–March dry season, when the savanna grasses cure and burn easily.
Where in Arauca is Saravena?
Saravena lies about 103 km NW of the centre of Arauca.
What area does the Saravena map cover?
It covers Saravena inside Arauca. Fires shown are those detected within its own boundary; use the region page for the wider picture.
Is the Saravena fire map official?
No. It republishes public satellite and official data and is not an emergency-warning service. In an emergency call 123.

⚠️ 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.