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Wildfires near El Paujil, Caquetá

El Paujil is a municipality in Caquetá, Colombia — the Amazon rainforest and its southern agricultural frontier. The map shows wildfires and satellite hotspots detected in and around El Paujil. Fires across Caquetá concentrate in the January–March dry season along the deforestation arc.

Fire danger—
Active fires0
Wind4 km/h SW · gusts 15 km/h

Conditions shown are for Caquetá.

Current fires in El Paujil

No significant fires are currently detected in El Paujil.

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Wildfire season in El Paujil

Fires across Caquetá, which El Paujil belongs to, concentrate in the January–March dry season along the deforestation arc. Over the period recorded here, the busiest month in Caquetá 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 El Paujil fire map shows

This page lists only the fires detected inside El Paujil itself, so it stays useful when the surrounding region is busy. El Paujil is one of 17 municipalities in Caquetá. It lies about 183 km NW of the centre of Caquetá. 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 El Paujil right now?
No significant fires are currently detected inside El Paujil. This page updates continuously as new satellite detections arrive.
When is the wildfire season in El Paujil?
Fires across Caquetá, which El Paujil belongs to, concentrate in the January–March dry season along the deforestation arc.
Where in Caquetá is El Paujil?
El Paujil lies about 183 km NW of the centre of Caquetá.
What area does the El Paujil map cover?
It covers El Paujil inside Caquetá. Fires shown are those detected within its own boundary; use the region page for the wider picture.
Is the El Paujil 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.