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Wildfires near Marquetalia, Caldas

Marquetalia 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 Marquetalia. 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 Marquetalia

No significant fires are currently detected in Marquetalia.

Municipalities — Caldas

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Wildfire season in Marquetalia

Fires across Caldas, which Marquetalia 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 Marquetalia fire map shows

This page lists only the fires detected inside Marquetalia itself, so it stays useful when the surrounding region is busy. Marquetalia is one of 27 municipalities in Caldas. It lies about 37 km E 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 Marquetalia right now?
No significant fires are currently detected inside Marquetalia. This page updates continuously as new satellite detections arrive.
When is the wildfire season in Marquetalia?
Fires across Caldas, which Marquetalia 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 Marquetalia?
Marquetalia lies about 37 km E of the centre of Caldas.
What area does the Marquetalia map cover?
It covers Marquetalia inside Caldas. Fires shown are those detected within its own boundary; use the region page for the wider picture.
Is the Marquetalia 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.