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Wildfires near Chinchiná, Caldas

Chinchiná is a municipality in Caldas, Colombia — a land of Andean mountains, high plateaus and inter-Andean valleys. The map shows wildfires and satellite hotspots detected in and around Chinchiná. Fires across Caldas typically intensify in the December–March dry season and again in July–August, and are amplified in El Niño years.

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Conditions shown are for Caldas.

Current fires in Chinchiná

No significant fires are currently detected in Chinchiná.

Municipalities — Caldas

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Wildfire season in Chinchiná

Fires across Caldas, which Chinchiná belongs to, typically intensify in the December–March dry season and again in July–August, and are amplified in El Niño years. Over the period recorded here, the busiest month in Caldas 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 Chinchiná fire map shows

This page lists only the fires detected inside Chinchiná itself, so it stays useful when the surrounding region is busy. Chinchiná is one of 27 municipalities in Caldas. It lies about 50 km SW of the centre of Caldas. 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 Chinchiná right now?
No significant fires are currently detected inside Chinchiná. This page updates continuously as new satellite detections arrive.
When is the wildfire season in Chinchiná?
Fires across Caldas, which Chinchiná belongs to, typically intensify in the December–March dry season and again in July–August, and are amplified in El Niño years.
Where in Caldas is Chinchiná?
Chinchiná lies about 50 km SW of the centre of Caldas.
What area does the Chinchiná map cover?
It covers Chinchiná inside Caldas. Fires shown are those detected within its own boundary; use the region page for the wider picture.
Is the Chinchiná 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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