Wildfires near Puerto Rico, Caquetá

Puerto Rico 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 Puerto Rico. Fires across Caquetá concentrate in the January–March dry season along the deforestation arc.

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Conditions shown are for Caquetá.

Current fires in Puerto Rico

No significant fires are currently detected in Puerto Rico.

Municipalities — Caquetá

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Wildfire season in Puerto Rico

Fires across Caquetá, which Puerto Rico 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 Puerto Rico fire map shows

This page lists only the fires detected inside Puerto Rico itself, so it stays useful when the surrounding region is busy. Puerto Rico is one of 17 municipalities in Caquetá. It lies about 185 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 Puerto Rico right now?

No significant fires are currently detected inside Puerto Rico. This page updates continuously as new satellite detections arrive.

When is the wildfire season in Puerto Rico?

Fires across Caquetá, which Puerto Rico belongs to, concentrate in the January–March dry season along the deforestation arc.

Where in Caquetá is Puerto Rico?

Puerto Rico lies about 185 km NW of the centre of Caquetá.

What area does the Puerto Rico map cover?

It covers Puerto Rico inside Caquetá. Fires shown are those detected within its own boundary; use the region page for the wider picture.

Is the Puerto Rico 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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