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Wildfires near Piojó, Atlántico

Piojó is a municipality in Atlántico, Colombia — the Caribbean coastal plains, wetlands and tropical dry forest. The map shows wildfires and satellite hotspots detected in and around Piojó. Fires across Atlántico peak in the long December–April dry season and are sharply worsened by El Niño.

Fire danger—
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Wind9 km/h NW · gusts 21 km/h

Conditions shown are for Atlántico.

Current fires in Piojó

No significant fires are currently detected in Piojó.

Municipalities — Atlántico

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Wildfire season in Piojó

Fires across Atlántico, which Piojó belongs to, peak in the long December–April dry season and are sharply worsened by El Niño. Over the period recorded here, the busiest month in Atlántico 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 Piojó fire map shows

This page lists only the fires detected inside Piojó itself, so it stays useful when the surrounding region is busy. Piojó is one of 23 municipalities in Atlántico. It lies about 15 km W of the centre of Atlántico. 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 Piojó right now?
No significant fires are currently detected inside Piojó. This page updates continuously as new satellite detections arrive.
When is the wildfire season in Piojó?
Fires across Atlántico, which Piojó belongs to, peak in the long December–April dry season and are sharply worsened by El Niño.
Where in Atlántico is Piojó?
Piojó lies about 15 km W of the centre of Atlántico.
What area does the Piojó map cover?
It covers Piojó inside Atlántico. Fires shown are those detected within its own boundary; use the region page for the wider picture.
Is the Piojó 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.

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